MOTOR WATER JACKET COVER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

  1. 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 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.

    2. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the drain plug indicated in the illustration and drain the coolant.

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      CAUTION:

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

    3. Install the plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 397 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 MOTOR WATER JACKET COVER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 5 bolts.

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    2. Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the transaxle housing. Cut through the applied sealer and remove the No. 2 motor water jacket cover assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the transaxle housing where the motor water jacket cover is installed.

  3. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

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  5. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

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  6. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and automatic transmission case cover from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

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  7. REMOVE NO. 1 MOTOR WATER JACKET COVER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 8 bolts.

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    2. Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the transaxle housing. Cut through the applied sealer and remove the No. 1 motor water jacket cover assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the transaxle housing where the motor water jacket cover is installed.