Repair Procedures: Removal

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WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Machanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT ")
Remove the high voltage cable (A) and HPCU tray (B).

Fig 1: Removing High Voltage Cable And HPCU Tray
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Loosen the nut (A).

Fig 3: Loosening Nut
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Remove the manual control lever (A) loosening the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever Nut
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Remove the inhibitor switch (A) loosening the bolts.

Fig 5: Removing Inhibitor Switch Bolts

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