Repair Procedures: Removal

Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "ENGINE INTAKE & EXHAUST SYSTEM - SONATA HEV article")
Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to "HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM ")
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Under Cover
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Remove the ATF warmer.
(Refer to "ATF WARMER ")
Remove the AT tube (A) after removing eye bolt (B).
Tightening torque: 42 ~ 48 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 31.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying AT Tube & Eye Bolt
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "FLUID ".)
Remove the valve body cover (A) and breather hose clip (B).
Tightening torque: (A) 13.8 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Body Cover & Breather Hose Clip
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Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor
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