IMA Motor Power Cable Removal/Installation

IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precautions before doing repairs or service (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).

1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
3. Remove the IPU cover (see IPU COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the bolts (A) and the PCU lid (B).
   Fig 1: PCU Lid And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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5. Remove the IMA motor power cables (A).
   NOTE: Check the position of the U phase, the V phase, and the W phase cables before disconnecting them.
   Fig 2: IMA Motor Power And DC-DC Converter Cables With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the DC-DC converter cable (B), and wrap it with insulating tape.
7. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector (A) from the motor stator (B).
   NOTE:

   • Refer to DISCONNECTING THE IMA MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR .
   • If the IMA motor power cable terminals are wet, dry them with a clean shop towel. Do not use compressed air.
     Fig 3: Identifying IMA Motor Power Cable Connector And Motor Stator

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9. Remove the nut (A), the clamp (B), and the DC-DC converter cable (C) from the battery terminal fuse box.
   Fig 4: DC-DC Converter Cable, Clamp And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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10. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
11. Remove the IMA motor power cable (A) from the brackets (B).
    Fig 5: IMA Motor Power Cable And Brackets With Torque Specifications

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12. Remove the bolt (C).
13. Remove the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT ).
14. Remove the exhaust pipe and the muffler (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
15. Remove the under-floor TWC (see WARM UP TWC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
16. Remove the heat shield (A).
    Fig 6: Heat Shield And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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17. Remove the parking brake cable brackets (A).
    Fig 7: Parking Brake Cable Bracket And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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    Fig 8: Parking Brake Cable Bracket And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

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18. Remove the bolts (A) and the cover (B).
    Fig 9: Cover And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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19. Remove the bolts (A) and the nut (B) then remove the clamps (C).
    NOTE: Do not reuse the clamps. Replace them with new ones.
    Fig 10: IMA Motor Power Cable Bolt And Clamp With Torque Specifications

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    Fig 11: Identifying Clamps On IMA Motor Power Cable

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    Fig 12: IMA Motor Power Cable Bolt And Clamp With Torque Specifications

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    Fig 13: IMA Motor Power Cable Nut And Clamp With Torque Specifications

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20. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
21. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).