Removal

P311 HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

HINT
Service Precautions

2. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Removal

5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal

6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal

7. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the washer hose.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings along the groove.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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(c) Release the 2 ball joints and separate the 2 hood support assemblies from the hood sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and hood sub-assembly.

8. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

9. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

13. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

14. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

15. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine) Service and Repair

16. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter) Service and Repair

17. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID Procedures

18. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

19. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

21. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE RH Removal

24. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL Removal

25. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH Removal

26. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

28. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

29. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

30. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE Removal

31. TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

32. REMOVE NO. 5 INVERTER BRACKET Removal

33. SEPARATE GENERATOR CABLE Removal

34. SEPARATE MOTOR CABLE Removal

35. REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal

36. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE Removal

37. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

38. SEPARATE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY Removal

39. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE Removal

40. TEMPORARILY INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

41. DISCONNECT LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTOR Removal

42. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE Removal

45. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET ASSEMBLY Removal

46. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE Removal

47. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE Removal

48. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INVERTER COOLING HOSE Removal

49. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE Removal

50. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE Removal

51. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE Removal

52. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Pull up the lever and disconnect the connector of the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

(b) Disconnect the 3 clamps.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

(e) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(f) Disconnect the 4 connectors, 7 clamps and 3 bolts.

HINT
When removing clamp A, disengage it from the motor cable.

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(g) Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.

(h) Remove the bolt and heater hose bracket.

53. DISCONNECT NO. 1 MOTOR COOLING HOSE

(a) Disconnect the clamp and No. 1 motor cooling hose.

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54. DISCONNECT NO. 2 MOTOR COOLING HOSE

(a) Disconnect the clamp and No. 2 motor cooling hose.

55. REMOVE OIL COOLER UNION SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.

(b) Remove the union bolt, gasket and oil cooler union sub-assembly.

56. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.

(b) Using a union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube sub-assembly.

57. SECURE STEERING WHEEL Removal

58. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal

59. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

60. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

61. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

62. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

63. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

64. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

65. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

66. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

67. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

68. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

69. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

70. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

73. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

74. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

75. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

76. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

77. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING Removal

78. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER

(a) Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.

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Torque : 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft-lbf)

(b) Attach the sling device to the engine hangers and chain block.

79. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

80. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

81. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH Removal

82. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

83. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

84. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front cross member sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and front cross member sub-assembly.

85. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR Removal

86. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR Removal

87. SUPPORT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

88. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

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

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH.

89. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 9 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the knock pins, do not pry the connecting portion of the hybrid transaxle and the engine.

90. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

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

91. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket.

92. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER

(a) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, clip and automatic transmission case cover.

93. REMOVE MOTOR CABLE BRACKET

(a) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and motor cable bracket.