REAR TRACTION MOTOR REMOVAL

PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

Note

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
Specification	Waiting Time
w/o Telematics transceiver	60 sec.
w/ Telematics transceiver	120 sec.

REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. 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.
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. 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.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
1. Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
1. Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
1. Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 clamps and Disconnect the water hose from the intake air resonator sub-assembly.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and intake air resonator sub-assembly from the inverter with converter assembly.
REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
1. Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.
REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.
1. Remove the 11 bolts and inverter terminal cover.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.
Note
- Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.
- Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
1. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the 2 terminals.
  
  Standard voltage
  
  0 V
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use a measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.
INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
1. Remove the 11 bolts and inverter cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.
INSTALL INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
1. Install the inlet No. 2 air cleaner with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.0 N*m { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the intake air resonator sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.0 N*m { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
2. Connect the 3 water hose clamps to the intake air resonator sub-assembly.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
1. Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)

Standard voltage
0 V

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine with Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)

Note

Do not remove the radiator cap, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.

Tech Tips

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator cap from the radiator assembly.

Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

Text in Illustration
*1	Air Drain Cock Plug	*2	Radiator Cap
*3	Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug	*4	Radiator Drain Cock Plug

REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Bolt
  
  *2 Screw
  
  Remove the clip (A).
2. Disconnect the 2 clips (B).
3. Remove the 2 screws, 4 bolts and front floor cover LH.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE HEATER COVER (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
1. Disconnect the clamp.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and heater cover.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
Note

When removing or installing the center exhaust pipe assembly, do not subject the temperature switch to impacts.
1. Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
3. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
4. Remove the gasket from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/o Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
2. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
  Note
  
  Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the rear speed sensor tip.
  
  Clean the rear speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.
  
  Do not twist or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor during removal from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to prevent it from being damaged.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
  
  SST
  
  09930-00010
  
  Note
  
  Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.
2. While applying the parking brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut from the rear drive shaft assembly.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/o Air Suspension)
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH (w/o Air Suspension)

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Air Suspension)
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH (w/ Air Suspension)

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.
2. Remove the 4 nuts, washers and rear drive shaft assembly.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Jack
  
  *2 Wooden Block
  
  Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.
  
  Note
  
  Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
4. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
5. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
6. Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly toward the outside of the vehicle and remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line from the rear flexible hose LH.
  Note
  
  Do not bend or damage the brake line.
  
  Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
2. Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.
3. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
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.
REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR (w/ Active Stabilizer System)
1. Remove the 2 screws and grommet.
2. 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.
DISCONNECT REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Active Stabilizer System)
1. Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector (A).
2. Using the procedures below, disconnect the connector (B).
  1. Using a screwdriver, release the lever's lock.*1
  2. Move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.*2
  3. Disconnect the ECU connector.*3
    
    Note
    
    When disconnecting the connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.
REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)
1. Disconnect the air tube from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  For the disconnecting procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Click here.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and separate the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the body.
3. Compress the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the nut and rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  Note
  - Hold the lower part of the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.
  - Do not extend the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.
5. Remove the 2 O-rings, plate and No. 2 connector from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure when reusing the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  For the removing procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Click here.
REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Air Suspension)

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)
1. Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.
2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Air Suspension)

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)
1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Air Suspension)

Tech Tips

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the connectors, and then disengage the clamps to separate the frame wire from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  Tech Tips
  
  There are only the connector (A) and the clamp (A) on vehicles with the air suspension.
  
  Use the same procedure for the 2WD and AWD.
SEPARATE NO. 3 WIRE FRAME
Note

Wear insulated gloves.
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp.
2. Remove the nut, and separate the ground cable.
3. Remove the nut, and separate the wire harness clamp.
4. Wear the insulated gloves. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the No. 3 wire frame from the rear traction with transaxle motor.

Text in Illustration
*1	Bolt
*2	Screw

Text in Illustration
*1	Matchmark

Text in Illustration
*1	Matchmark

REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the 2WD and AWD.
The procedure listed below is for the AWD.

Separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

Text in Illustration
*1	Jack
*2	Wooden Block

Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

Remove the bolt and nut, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

Note

Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

Separate the rear upper control arm assembly RH.

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
Text in Illustration

*1 Jack

*2 Attachment

Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a jack using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

Note

Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts, 2 rear lower suspension braces and 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers.

Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

Text in Illustration
*1	Jack
*2	Wooden Block

Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

Remove the nut (A) and the spacer.
Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

Note

Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).
Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.

Tech Tips

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

Note

When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

REMOVE REAR TRACTION WITH TRANSAXLE MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Text in Illustration
*1	Upper Differential Mount Support
*2	Front Differential Support Assembly
*3	Lower Differential Mount Support

Remove the 4 bolts and rear traction with transaxle motor assembly.

REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly.
REMOVE BREATHER PLUG
1. Remove the breather plug from the rear traction with transaxle motor assembly.
REMOVE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 bolts and extension wire assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 TRACTION MOTOR BOND CABLE
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear No. 1 traction motor bond cable.

Text in Illustration
*1	Jack
*2	Attachment