MOTOR WATER JACKET COVER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FVWF

      Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A01FSFT

      Remove the 4 bolts, and then turn the clip and remove the front suspension member brace.

      Tech Tips

      Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FRKR

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 grommets and No. 2 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 reservoir tank cap.

      CAUTION:

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

    2. A01FVYD

      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, 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.

    3. A01FTGEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD

      Disconnect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.

    4. Install the plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
    5. Connect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FU46

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.

  6. REMOVE MOTOR WATER JACKET COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FSPG

      Remove the 12 bolts.

    2. A01FS5L

      Insert the blade of an oil pan cutter between the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly. Cut through the applied sealer and remove the motor water jacket cover assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the motor water jacket cover assembly.