Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]

HINT: 

Unnecessary to remove the rear traction motor cable unless inspection or replacement.

1. Clean the area around the rear traction motor cable.
   NOTE:

   Dust or other foreign matter entering the terminal when installing the rear traction motor cable may cause a short or electrical leakage.

2. Remove the 4 bolts of the rear traction motor cable.

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3. Slide the cover on the top side of the rear traction motor cable.

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   Slide cover on top side

4. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the motor cable terminal cap from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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5. Using an insulated tool, remove the 3 bolts and rear traction motor cable from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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   NOTE:

   • Protect the rear traction motor cable with a plastic bag or other protective material until immediately before reconnection.
   • Do not allow foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor cable terminal or installation area.
   • Do not touch the rubber seal and terminals of the rear traction motor cable.

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     *a	Rubber Seal
     *b	Terminal

6. Protect the opening where the rear traction motor cable was removed with protective tape (non-residue type) to prevent the entry of foreign matter or water.

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1. Using 2 straps, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
   WARNING:

   • Do not lift the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly more than necessary.
   • When lifting the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, make sure it is well balanced.
2. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 upper differential mount stoppers, 2 lower differential mount stoppers and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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   *1

   Upper Differential Mount Stopper

   *2

   Lower Differential Mount Stopper

   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to drop the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
   • Be careful not to damage the installation surfaces of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly when removing it.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp bracket from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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1. Remove the 3 bolts and differential support from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear traction motor filler plug and gasket from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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HINT: 

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the differential support protector or front differential support assembly is necessary.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and differential support protector from the front differential support assembly.

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