Motor Power Inverter (MPI) Module 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. Remove the MCM (see MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (MCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
2. Remove the DC-DC converter (see DC-DC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
3. Remove the IMA motor power cables (A).
   NOTE: Check the position of the U phase, V phase, and W phase cables before disconnecting the IMA motor power cables.
   Fig 1: Bolts With Torque Specifications And IMA Motor Power Cables Connections

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4. Remove the 12 V power cable (B), and wrap it with insulating tape.
5. Remove the bolts (A) and the terminal cover (B).
   Fig 2: Bolts With Torque Specifications And Terminal Cover

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6. Disconnect the phase motor current sensor connector (A).
   Fig 3: Bolts With Torque Specifications, Phase Motor Current Sensor And Connector

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7. Remove the bolts (B, C) and the phase motor current sensor (D).
8. Remove the bolts (A, B) and the PCU wire harness (C).
   Fig 4: Bolts With Torque Specifications And PCU Wire Harness

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9. Remove the bolts (A) and the MPI module (B).
   Fig 5: Bolts With Torque Specifications And MPI Module

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10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
11. Do the motor rotor position calibration procedure (see IMA MOTOR ROTOR POSITION CALIBRATION  ).