Automatic Transaxle: Removal
(Refer to General Information - "PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING ON HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM ")
- Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
- Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
- Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HPCU (HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT) ")
- Remove the wiring bracket (A) after removing the bolt.
- Disconnect the main connector (A).
- Disconnect the electronic shift actuator connector (A).
- Separate the wiring clip (A).
- Disconnect the position sensor connector (A).
- Separate the ground line (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb-ft)
- Separate the air breather hose (A).
- Separate the ATF cooling hose (A).
- Separate the high voltage cable wiring (A) from wiring holder.NOTE:
- Open the direction of the arrow by putting a angle hook driver into the wiring holder hole.
- Separate the hybrid motor high voltage cable (A).
Information
- How to disconnect the connector
- Pull the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow.
- Pull the lever (C) while pressing the hook (B).
- How to disconnect the connector
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the engine cover (A).
- Remove the intake air bracket bolts (A).
- Assemble the engine support fixture. (09200-3N000, 09200-L1100, 09200-C3610)
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")
- Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the front wheel guard. [LH]
(Refer to Body (Interior/Exterior/Electrical) - "WHEEL GUARD ")
- Remove the automatic transaxle support bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle bracket (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :
58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT SUB FRAME ")
- Remove the front drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Remove the transfer assembly. [In case by AWD apply]
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
- Separate the heating auxiliary electric water pump (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the automatic transaxle upper bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- Separate the ATF cooling hose (A).
- Disconnect the electric oil pump high voltage connector (A).
Information
- Disconnect the clutch pressure sensor connector (A).
- Disconnect the electronic oil pump connector (A).
- Separate the wiring clip (A).
- Disconnect the resolver sensor connector (A).
- Separate the wiring clips (A).
- Remove the dust cover (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Support the automatic transaxle and hybrid motor securely using a jack.
- Remove the automatic transaxle lower bolts (A), (B).
Tightening torque :
42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
[Engine → Hybrid Motor]
- Remove the automatic transaxle by lowering the jack slowly after separating the automatic transaxle from the engine.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the nearby system or part when removing the automatic transaxle assembly.