RX400h · Service Manual HYBRID SYSTEM

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

  1. A108722
    Remove the 6 bolts, 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover.


3. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

  1. C105763E01
    Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.

  1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.

  1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug, and a new gasket.

    Torque:
    39 N*m{ 398 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }


4. SEPARATE OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C113018
    Separate the 2 oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler tubes.

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the oil cooler tube w/bracket.

  1. C113019
    Using SST and a wrench, separate the oil cooler tubes.
    SST
    09023-12701  

  1. Remove the bolt and clamp, separate the oil cooler tubes.


5. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

  1. C108745
    Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.

  1. C108746E01
    Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws, disconnect the control cable with clip from the control cable bracket.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the clip.


6. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

  1. C108747
    Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. C108748E01
    Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.

  1. C108749E01
    Using a screwdriver, pry out the lock plate.

  1. C110903E01
    Remove the lock nut and lock plate.

  1. C108750
    Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.

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