FRAME WIRE REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Tech Tips

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  2. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.


    1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

    2. A01NDY1

      Remove the nut, and disconnect the connector.

    3. Disconnect the 2 clamps, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01NG1N

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the battery service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Because these are 2-piece clips, one side will remain in the bracket when they are being removed.

  5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

    CAUTION:


    • Remove the service plug grip to interrupt a high voltage circuit at the time of the check.

    • Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.

    • All the high voltage wiring connectors are orange colored.


    1. A01NGQ8

      Wear insulated gloves. Remove the service plug grip after sliding the lever of the service plug grip.

      CAUTION:


      • Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.

      • After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.

      Tech Tips

      Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.

  6. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  7. REMOVE INVERTER TRAY BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGK0

      Remove the 5 bolts and inverter tray bracket sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  9. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  11. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  12. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  13. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Click here.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01NHW7

      Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

      Tech Tips

      A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.

    2. w/ Illumination:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01NEW9

      Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  16. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01NDN3

      Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NFWF

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.

  21. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE AIR INTAKE COVER


    1. Remove the air intake cover LH.


      1. A01NH4EE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

        Release the claw by using a screwdriver with the tip taped, and remove its 2 hole covers.

      2. A01NDIZ

        Remove the 2 screws, then release the 2 claws and remove the air intake cover LH.

    2. Remove the air intake cover CTR.


      1. A01NGKPE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

        Release the claw by using a screwdriver with the tip taped, and remove its 2 hole covers.

      2. A01NG8X

        Remove the 2 screws, then release the 2 claws and remove the center air intake cover.

    3. Remove the air intake cover RH.


      1. A01NG83E04
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

        Release the claw by using a screwdriver with its tip taped, and remove the 2 hole covers.

      2. A01NGWJE01

        Remove the 2 screws, then release the 2 claws and remove the air intake cover RH.

  23. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn back the front floor carpet assembly.

  24. REMOVE NO. 1 BATTERY COVER LID

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.


    1. A01NGSWE01

      Using the service plug grip, remove the No. 1 battery cover lid.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the projection part of the service plug grip, and turn the button of the battery cover lock striker counterclockwise, and release the lock.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and battery service hole cover.

  25. DISCONNECT HYBRID BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.


    1. A01NCNF

      Remove the bolt, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the battery cover sub-assembly.

    2. Disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the hybrid battery junction block.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the hybrid battery junction block.

  26. REMOVE NO. 1 POWER STEERING BRACKET


    1. A01NE44

      Remove the 3 nuts and No. 1 power steering bracket.

  27. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.


    1. A01NDUP

      Remove the bolt, and disconnect the connector from the power steering converter assembly.

    2. A01NGBC

      Remove the bolt, clamp, and disconnect the connector from the power steering converter assembly.

  28. DISCONNECT REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.


    1. A01NG5F

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

    2. A01NE5V

      Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

      Note

      Cover the hole where the cable was connected with tape or equivalent (non-residue type) to prevent entry of foreign matter.

  29. REMOVE NO. 6 WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR


    1. A01NECB

      Remove the 4 nuts and No. 6 wiring harness protector.

  30. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Active Stabilizer System)


    1. Remove the rear quarter panel mudguard sub-assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips

      This step is not necessary for vehicles without the rear fender mudguard.

  31. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR (w/ Active Stabilizer System)


    1. A01NGGR

      Remove the 2 screws and grommet.

    2. A01NGGW

      Remove the 4 screws.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 3 clips.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector.

  32. REMOVE NO. 3 WIRE FRAME

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.


    1. A01NDJS

      Remove the No. 3 relay block cover.

    2. A01NF7R

      Remove the nut and clamp from engine room junction block assembly.

    3. A01NHMQ

      Disconnect the 2 connectors shown in the illustration.

    4. A01NCW8

      Remove the bolt, and disconnect the 4 clamps shown in the illustration.

    5. A01NEVX

      Remove the bolt and clamp shown in the illustration.

    6. A01ND0I

      Disconnect the 2 water hose clamps shown in the illustration.

    7. A01NEER

      Disconnect the 2 clamps shown in the illustration.

    8. A01NHLL

      Disconnect the clamp shown in the illustration.

    9. w/ Active Stabilizer System:


      1. A01NHFJ

        Disconnect the 2 connectors as shown in the illustration.

      2. A01NCPY

        Disconnect the 2 clamps.

      3. A01ND5W

        Remove the 2 nuts and wire harness bracket.

    10. A01NFIX

      Remove the 2 bolts and wire harness bracket.

    11. A01NFPK

      Separate the nut and heater pipe.

    12. A01NDWC

      Remove the 2 nuts and water hose bracket.

    13. A01NGN6

      Remove the 2 nuts and bolt shown in the illustration and remove the No. 3 wire frame from the cabin.

    14. A01NDE1

      Remove the nut shown in the illustration. (for AWD)

    15. A01NH7D

      Remove the 3 nuts shown in the illustration.

    16. A01NH55

      Remove the 2 clamps as shown in the illustration and remove the No. 3 wire frame from the cabin.

    17. w/ Active Stabilizer System:


      1. A01NDKRE01

        Disconnect the 3 connectors (A) as shown in the illustration.

      2. Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps.

      3. Remove the bolt.

    18. Disconnect the 3 clamps shown in the following illustration and remove the No. 3 wire frame.

      A01NDP9