Removal

HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE: 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 FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
6. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
(a) Drain the coolant Coolant (for Inverter).
7. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
(a) Drain the transaxle oil Hybrid Transaxle System.
8. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the hood Removal.
9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH
(a) Remove the front wiper arm LH Removal.
10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH
(a) Remove the front wiper arm RH Removal.
11. REMOVE COWL TOP FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
(a) Remove the cowl top front panel Removal.
12. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the inverter with converter Removal.
13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the air cleaner Removal.
14. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors shown in the illustration and the clamp.

(b) Disconnect the 2 clamps shown in the illustration.

(e) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(f) Remove the bolt and ground wire.
15. DISCONNECT NO. 4 INVERTER COOLING HOSE

(a) Remove the 4 clamps and disconnect the 3 hoses.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the front drive shaft Removal.
17. DISCONNECT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the exhaust pipe Removal.
18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
19. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses.
(b) Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No. 1 engine hanger
12281-22021
No. 2 engine hanger
12281-15040
Bolt
91512-B1016
Torque: 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft-lbf)
(c) Attach an engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.

20. SUPPORT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a transmission jack, support the hybrid vehicle transaxle.
21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting bracket from the engine mounting insulator.
22. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, starter cover and housing side cover.

(b) Remove the 6 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the knock pin, do not pry the connecting portion of the HV transaxle and the engine.

23. REMOVE NO. 6 INVERTER COOLING HOSE

(a) Remove the clamp and inverter cooling hose.
24. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket.

(b) Remove the 6 bolts shown in the illustration and clamp.