HV RELAY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

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  3. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    • Do not touch the high voltage connectors and terminals for 10 minutes after the service plug grip is removed.

    • Wear insulated gloves.

    Note

    Do not start the hybrid system with the service plug grip removed because it may cause a malfunction.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and connector cover assembly.

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      Note

      • Make sure to pull the connector cover assembly straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.

      • Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.

  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    Note

    Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.

    1. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors.

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      Standard voltage
      0 V

      Tech Tips

      Use a measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.

  5. INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    Note

    • Make sure that the interlock is fully engaged.

    • Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.

    1. Install the connector cover assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

    1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

      1. Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.

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        Standard Measurement
        a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less
      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

    1. Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

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      Note

      Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

    1. Fold down the rear seatback assembly RH.

    2. Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fastener
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.

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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM PARTITION COVER

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 2 room partition cover.

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  10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seat center shoulder belt guide.

    2. Pull the cable in the direction shown in the illustration to release the rear seatback lock and then fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.

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    3. Disengage the 2 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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    4. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.

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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  11. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.

  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

    1. Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.

  13. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    1. Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  14. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    1. Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

  15. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

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  16. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

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  17. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the 2 nuts and child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.

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  18. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.

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  19. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH

    1. Disengage the 5 clips.

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    2. Disengage the guide and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.

  20. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET

    1. Slide the center stop light set in the order and directions shown by the arrows in the illustration while pushing it towards the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 4 claws.

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    2. Turn the center stop light set 180 degrees as shown by the arrow in the illustration.

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      Tech Tips

      This makes it easier to disconnect the connector.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the center stop light set.

  22. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the child restraint seat tether anchor cover.

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      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other 2 child restraint seat tether anchor covers.

  23. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides and remove the rear seat shoulder belt cover.

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      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other 2 rear seat shoulder belt covers.

  24. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Using pliers, disengage the 3 clips from inside the luggage compartment as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the tip of the pliers before use.

    2. Disengage the 5 guides.

    3. Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.

  25. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM PARTITION BOARD

    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

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    2. Disengage the 5 clips and remove the No. 1 room partition board.

  26. REMOVE NO. 4 HYBRID BATTERY SHIELD PANEL

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    1. Using the service plug grip, remove the battery cover lock striker.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Service Plug Grip
      *2 Battery Cover Lock Striker
      *3 Button
      *a Projection
      *b Turn

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 4 hybrid battery shield panel.

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  27. DISCONNECT NO. 4 FLOOR WIRE

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the disconnected connectors with insulating tape.

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors shown in the illustration.

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    2. Disconnect the shielded wire ground and No. 4 floor wire.

  28. REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    1. Disconnect the connector and wire harness clamp.

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    2. Remove the bolt, 3 nuts and No. 1 hybrid battery shield sub-assembly.

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  29. REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Wear insulated gloves.

    Note

    Insulate the disconnected terminals with insulating tape.

    1. Disengage the claw and disconnect the terminal cover.

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    2. Using an insulated tool, remove the 2 bolts.

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    3. Disconnect the connector shown in the illustration.

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    4. Remove the 3 bolts and hybrid battery junction block assembly.

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