HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

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  3. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B005XN2

      Disconnect the clamp and washer hose.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and hood sub-assembly from the hood hinge assembly RH and hood hinge assembly LH.

  4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  11. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

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  12. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)

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  13. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for LHD)

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  16. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  17. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  18. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  19. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER

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  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE

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  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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  25. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET

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  26. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

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  27. REMOVE INVERTER COVER

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  28. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

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  29. DISCONNECT FRAME WIRE

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  30. DISCONNECT GENERATOR CABLE

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  31. DISCONNECT MOTOR CABLE

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  32. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE WIRE

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  33. INSTALL INVERTER COVER

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  34. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE

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  35. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE

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  36. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  37. REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

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  38. REMOVE INVERTER TRAY BRACKET

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  39. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

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  40. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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  41. REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE

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  42. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INVERTER COOLING HOSE

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  43. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE

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  44. REMOVE WATER HOSE


    1. B005Z2C

      Disconnect the clamp from the wire harness clamp bracket.

    2. Disconnect the 2 hose clamps and remove the water hose.

  45. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B005YKA

      Disconnect the 2 clamps.

    2. Pull up the lever and disconnect the connector of the ECM.

    3. B005YC6

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp from the engine room junction block and separate the wire harness.

    4. B005Z7A

      Disconnect the 2 clamps.

    5. B005ZUN

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    6. B005XQQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Green-colored Lock

      Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Wear insulated gloves when performing the procedure.

      Note

      Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.

    7. B005YDN

      Disconnect the clamp and wire harness.

    8. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 6 connectors and 12 wire harness clamps.

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  46. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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  47. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (for LHD)

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  48. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (for RHD)

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  49. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  50. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  51. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  52. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  53. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

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  54. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)

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  55. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/o Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)

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  56. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  57. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  58. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  59. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  60. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  61. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  62. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  63. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  64. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  65. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  66. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  67. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  68. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  69. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  70. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

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  71. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  72. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. B005Y3C

      Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
      Part Name Part No.
      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-37021
      No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-37011
      Bolt 91552-81050

    2. Attach a sling device to the engine hangers and a chain block.

  73. REMOVE STARTER HOLE INSULATOR


    1. B005YWK

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter hole insulator from the engine.

  74. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER


    1. B005YLF

      Remove the flywheel housing side cover from the engine.

  75. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT

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  76. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  77. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  78. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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  79. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  80. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  81. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  82. SUPPORT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

  83. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B005YB4

      Remove the bolt and nut from the front engine mounting insulator.

    2. B005Z6C

      Remove the 4 bolts and front crossmember sub-assembly from the body.

  84. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  85. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. B005ZUO

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

      Note

      Turn the nut while holding the bolt.

    2. B005ZBW

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

  86. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B005YI5

      Remove the 7 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly from the engine.

      Note


      • To avoid damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly and the engine.

      • To prevent the splines of the transmission input damper from becoming misaligned, do not allow the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly to hit the transmission input damper during hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly removal and installation.

  87. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B005XPH

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

  88. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B005YAE

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  89. REMOVE GENERATOR CABLE

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  90. REMOVE MOTOR CABLE

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  91. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B005ZIX

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  92. REMOVE MOTOR CABLE BRACKET


    1. B005XM2

      Remove the bolt and motor cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.