Removal and Installation

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - (HYBRID) article.
Install the Engine Support Bar and support the engine and transaxle.

Fig 1: Supporting Engine
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Disconnect the hood ajar electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Hood Ajar Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolt and the nut and position aside the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Battery Junction Box Mounting Bolt And Nut
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Remove the 5 nuts and remove the transaxle support insulator and the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolt
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.