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Converter And Inverter Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL CONVERTER & INVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the converter & inverter assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:  21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

      Fig 1: Installing Converter & Inverter Assembly
      G03430981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 3 water hoses to the converter & inverter assembly.
    3. Connect the 4 connectors.
    4. Connect the 2 power cable connectors.
    5. Install the ground cable to the radiator upper support.

      Torque:  8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

    6. Install the power cable for MG1 with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:  7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf)

      NOTE: Be careful to prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of connector cover. 
      Fig 2: Installing Power Cable For MG1
      G03430982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the connector cover and circuit breaker sensor with the 2 screws.

      Torque:  20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

      Fig 3: Installing Connector Cover & Circuit Breaker Sensor
      G03430983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the connector for circuit breaker sensor.
    9. Install the 3 power cables for MG2 with the 6 bolts.

      Torque: 

      • Bolt A:  19.5 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
      • Bolt B:  8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
      NOTE: Be careful to prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of connector cover. 
      Fig 4: Installing Power Cables For MG2
      G03430984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Install the gasket and inverter terminal cover with the 4 screws.

      Torque:  8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

    Fig 5: Installing Gasket & Inverter Terminal Cover
    G03430985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
  3. INSTALL SERVICE PLUG (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  4. FILL WITH HV COOLANT (See  ON-VEHICLE REPAIR  ) 
  5. OPERATION AFTER REPLACING CONVERTER & INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Even if the master warning light is not lit, clear DTC using a TOYOTA hand-held tester. When replacing a converter & inverter assembly of the vehicle in which no error occurs, also clear DTC using a TOYOTA hand held tester.

    HINT:

    When a TOYOTA hand-held tester cannot be used, disconnect the auxiliary battery for 1 min. or more and connect it again.

  6. CHECKING AFTER REPLACING CONVERTER & INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Depressing the accelerator pedal to a degree of 50%, increase the speed up to approx. 15 km/h 3 or 4 times to check that there is no problem in the inverter operation.