TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly with Air Conditioning Unit Assembly Click here.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)

    Note


    • Do not reuse the drained coolant because it may contain foreign objects.

    • Collect the drained coolant and measure its volume to establish a benchmark. When adding coolant, make sure to add more coolant than the measured amount.


    1. Remove the inverter reserve tank cap.

      CAUTION:

      To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the inverter reserve tank cap while the coolant for the inverter is still hot.

    2. A01NDPX

      Loosen the drain plug indicated in the illustration and drain the coolant.

      CAUTION:

      Use caution when handling coolant immediately after driving or in summer because it may be hot.

    3. Tighten the plug.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG9A

      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.

  8. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER


    1. A01ND8W

      Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.

  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEB5

      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.

  10. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER


    1. A01NCTZ

      Disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the inlet No. 1 air cleaner.

    2. Remove the bolt and inlet No. 1 air cleaner.

  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE


    1. A01NDG9

      Disconnect the air flow meter connector and harness clamp.

    2. Disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.

    3. Loosen the band and disconnect the air cleaner hose.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner assembly with hose.

  12. REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A01NCVA

      Disconnect the water hose clamp from the No. 3 inverter bracket.

    2. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 3 inverter bracket.

  13. REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDBK

      Disconnect the hose from the inverter reserve tank.

    2. Slide the 3 hose clamps, and disconnect the 3 water hoses from the inverter reserve tank assembly.

    3. A01NFI7

      Remove the bolt, nut and inverter reserve tank assembly.

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER RESERVE TANK BRACKET


    1. A01NE40

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 inverter reserve tank bracket.

  15. REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.


    1. A01NEKJ

      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.

  16. 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. A01NDRD

      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.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 4 ENGINE WIRE

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note


    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.

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


    1. A01NDCQ

      Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the No. 4 engine wire (high voltage cables of the air conditioning) from the inverter with converter assembly.

  18. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WIRE FRAME (for AWD)

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note


    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.

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


    1. A01NDBM

      Remove the 4 bolts, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame (high voltage cables of the hybrid battery) from the inverter with converter assembly.

    2. A01NFSF

      Disconnect the 3 harness clamps.

  19. DISCONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE OF FRONT MOTOR

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note


    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.

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


    1. A01NHAM

      Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the high voltage cables of the generator (MG1) from the inverter with converter assembly.

    2. A01NCUY

      Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the high voltage cables of the motor (MG2) from the inverter with converter assembly.

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER SENSOR


    1. A01NHWZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Outer Section

      Move the outer section to the wire harness side as illustrated, then disconnect the No. 1 circuit breaker sensor.

  21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WIRE FRAME

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.

    Note


    • Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.

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


    1. A01NDBM

      Remove the 4 bolts, and disconnect the No. 3 wire frame (high voltage cables of the hybrid battery) from the inverter with converter assembly.

    2. A01NFSF

      Disconnect the 3 harness clamps.

  22. INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER


    1. A01NEKJ

      Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 11 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or water from entering the inverter with converter assembly.

  23. REMOVE NO. 6 INVERTER BRACKET (w/ Bracket)


    1. A01NDEI

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 6 inverter bracket.

  24. SEPARATE RELAY BLOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEEI

      Disconnect the clamp, and release the relay block sub-assembly.

  25. DISCONNECT MG ECU CONNECTOR

    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.

    • To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.


    1. A01NE32

      Raise the lock lever and disconnect the inverter with converter connector.

    2. A01NENO

      Disconnect the connector from the inverter with converter assembly.

  26. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE


    1. A01NF4R

      Slide the 2 clamps, and disconnect the 2 water hoses from the inverter with converter assembly.

    2. A01NG7NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer

      Release the retainer and disconnect the water hose from the inverter with converter assembly.

    3. A01ND8J

      Disconnect the coolant hose from the inverter with converter assembly. Put a piece of cloth in the pipe and in the disconnected hose or cover the pipe and hose with plastic bags as shown in the illustration in order to prevent coolant from spilling around the inverter with converter assembly.

  27. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE


    1. Remove the relay block cover.

    2. A01NFE9

      Remove the nut from the No. 2 engine room wire.

    3. Release the claw, and disconnect the No. 2 engine room wire.

    4. Disconnect the clamp.

  28. REMOVE NO. 4 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A01NE29

      Remove the bolt, nut and No. 4 inverter bracket.

  29. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH90

      Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the bolt and radiator reserve tank from the radiator.

  30. SEPARATE CONDENSER


    1. A01NEQT

      Remove the bolt, and separate the condenser.

  31. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulating gloves.


    1. A01NES7

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and inverter with converter assembly.

      Note


      • Since the inverter with converter assembly is very heavy, 2 people are needed to remove the inverter with converter assembly. When removing the inverter with converter assembly, do not damage the parts around it.

      • To prevent damage, do not hold the inverter with converter assembly by the connectors.

      • To prevent damage due to static electricity, do not touch the terminals of the disconnected connectors.

  32. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDL2

      Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the control cable with clip from the control cable bracket.

    3. Remove the clip.

    4. A01NH88

      Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the 3 control cable brackets.

    5. A01NHNZ

      Turn back the carpet.

    6. Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.