Removal

HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: GENERATOR CABLE: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- When working on the high voltage systems, always wear insulated gloves.
- Keep the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors and terminals for 5 minutes.
NOTE: After removing the service plug grip, do not operate the power switch as it may damage the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
(a) Remove the service plug grip Removal.
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
5. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
(a) Drain coolant Coolant (for Inverter).
6. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cowl top front panel Removal.
7. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the inverter with converter Removal.
8. REMOVE GENERATOR CABLE
(a) Check that there is no voltage.




CAUTION: Ensure that insulated gloves are worn when carrying out this procedure.
(1) Remove the 4 bolts and power cable cover.




(2) Remove the 2 bolts from the generator cable.




(3) Inspect the voltage between each of the 3 phase AC terminals (U to V, V to W, U to W) and body ground using the Toyota electrical tester.
Standard value:
0 V
HINT: Use the Toyota Electrical Tester on measured ranges of DC 400 volts or more.





(b) Remove the 3 bolts and generator cable.