Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the 12V battery negative (-) terminal.
- Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
CAUTION:- When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, battery)
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, battery)
- Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")
- Remove the front trunk.
(Refer to Body (Interior/Exterior/Electrical) - "FRONT TRUNK ")
- Drain the motor coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Recover the air conditioner refrigerant.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "REFRIGERANT RECOVERY/RECYCLING/CHARGING/VACUUM ")
- Disconnect the cooler hose (A).
- Disconnect the cooler hose (A) and 3 way valve hose (B).
- Remove the power electric room cover (A).
- Remove the strut bar (A). [LH]
- Remove the junction box cover (A).
- Disconnect the PE module connector (A).
- Remove the mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the ground line bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the fastener (A).
- Remove the mounting nut (A).
- Disconnect the fastener (A) and high voltage cable (B).
- Disconnect the junction block high voltage cable (A).
- Disconnect the junction block high voltage cable (A).
- Disconnect the high voltage charge cable (A).
- Remove the refrigerants pipe line mounting nut (A)
Tightening torque:
20.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.1 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.2 - 23.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the VCU (A) and then separate the fastener (B).
- Remove the refrigerants pipe line mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
20.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.1 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.2 - 23.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the refrigerants pipe line mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
20.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.1 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.2 - 23.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the coolant hose (A).
- Disconnect the coolant hose (A).
- Remove the clip (A).
- Remove the ground line mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the front under cover.
(Refer to Motor and Reduction Gear System - "FRONT UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the clip (A).
- Disconnect the R-MDPS connector (A).
- Disconnect the water temperature sensor (A).
- Disconnect the coolant outlet hose (A).
- Disconnect the coolant hose (A).
- Remove the steering gear box from the universal joint after loosing the universal joint mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)
- Remove the front axle assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Securely support the front sub frame using the lift table (A).
- Remove the front sub frame after removing the mounting bolts (A, B, C)
Tightening torque:
196.1 - 215.7 N.m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 159.1 lb-ft)
- Lift the front motor and reduction gear assembly (B) using a crane jack and adapter (09200-4X000) (A).
- Remove the front motor and reduction gear after removing the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 76.9 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")