Repair procedures: Removal

Air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group)
Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to "HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM " in HC group)
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Under Cover
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Remove the ATF warmer.
(Refer to "ATF WARMER " in this group)
Remove the AT tube (A) after removing eye bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

42 ~ 48 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 31.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating AT Tube And Eye Bolts
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Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.(Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE " in this group.)
Remove the valve body cover (A) and breather hose clip (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 13.8 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)
Fig 3: Locating Valve Body Cover And Breather Hose Clip
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Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Fig 4: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
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Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor

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