Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal [12/2024 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
- for 1Motor-HEV Model:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
- for Gasoline Model:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]
- for 1Motor-HEV Model:
- REMOVE TCM
- for 1Motor-HEV Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for Gasoline Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for 1Motor-HEV Model:
- REMOVE ECM
- Rotate the 2 levers while pushing the locks, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.NOTE:
After disconnecting the ECM connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the ECM connectors.
- Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Remove the 4 bolts and ECM.NOTE:
If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Rotate the 2 levers while pushing the locks, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.