Drive Motor Power Cable: Service and Repair

Motor Power Cable Removal/Installation

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands from electrical shock.

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 precaution before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the fuel tank.




2. Remove the heat shield (A).
3. Remove the IPU lid.




4. Disconnect the motor power cables (A) from the MPI module, then wrap them with insulating tape (B).

NOTE: Check the position of the U phase, V phase and W phase cables before disconnecting the motor power cables.

5. Remove the motor current sensors.




6. Disconnect the A/C compressor power cables (A) from the terminal stay, then wrap them with insulating tape (B).

NOTE: The position of the U phase, V phase, and W phase cables before disconnecting the motor power cables.




7. Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) from the motor stator (B).

NOTE: Refer to disconnecting motor power cable connector from motor stator.




8. Remove the cover (A), and disconnect the motor power cable connector (B).




9. Remove the motor power cable (A) from the stays (B).




10. Remove the cover (A), and bolts (B).







11. Remove the bolts (A), and grommets (B).
12. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When installing the motor power cable, set the grommets first.