INVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

1.  Remove the selector lever knob. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A71M].)

2.  Disconnect the negative lead-acid battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Console bracket (See CONSOLE BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front console upper panel (See FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Passenger's decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Driver's scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Driver's front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Driver's lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

(15)  Center lower panel (See CENTER LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the connector.

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5.  Remove the nuts. (See Nut Installation Note.)

6.  Remove the inverter as a single unit with the bracket.

7.  Remove the bolt.

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8.  Remove the wiring harness clip.

9.  Disconnect the connector.

10.  Remove the short-cord.

11.  Remove screws A.

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12.  Remove screw B.

13.  Remove screw C.

14.  Remove the inverter.

15.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Nut Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten nut A.

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2.  Completely tighten nut B.

3.  Completely tighten nut A.