REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler)
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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.
Remove the reserve tank cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the reserve tank cap while the coolant for the inverter is still hot.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove 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.
Install the plug with a new gasket.
REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and inverter reserve tank assembly.
REMOVE INVERTER TRAY BRACKET
Separate the 2 clamps.
Remove the 5 bolts and inverter tray bracket.
REMOVE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the water hose and connector.
Note
Put pieces of cloth into the pipes and in the disconnected hoses to prevent foreign matter from entering the inverter water pump and cooling system.
Apply insulating tape to the connectors of the wire harness and inverter water pump assembly with motor to prevent the entry of coolant.
Remove the 3 bolts and the inverter water pump assembly with the water pump bracket.