Repair Procedures: Removal

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 PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Drain the coolant of hybrid cooling system.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT (HPCU) ")
Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and ECM connector (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting TCM Connector And ECM Connector
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Remove the TCM (A) and ECM (B).
Tightening Torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Removing TCM And ECM
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Remove the HPCU tray (C) after removing the nut (A) and wiring mounting clips (B).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

(C) 21.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.4 kgf.m, 15.9 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Removing Nut And Wiring Mounting Clips
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Disconnect the gear actuator motor connector (A) and gear actuator solenoid connector (B).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Gear Actuator Motor Connector
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Remove the gear actuator assembly after loosening bolts (A, B).
Tightening Torque:

(A) 19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

(B) 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Removing Gear Actuator Assembly

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