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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tool

    • EL-48569 Terminal Covers
    • EL-48264 Drive Motor Battery Lift Tool

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2156799  Size: SH
  1. Perform the High Voltage disabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  2. Disconnect the service disconnect. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect
  3. Remove the high voltage terminal cover. Refer to Battery Terminal Cover Replacement
  4. Remove the battery cable fastener (1) the cover ground fastener (2) and the battery terminal fasteners (3).

  5. Object Number: 2158829  Size: SH
  6. Using the EL-48569 covers , cover the 300 Volt terminals (1).
  7. Disconnect the 16-way Low Voltage connector.

  8. Object Number: 2158660  Size: SH
  9. Remove the drive motor generator battery fasteners (1).

  10. Object Number: 2168027  Size: SH
  11. Use the EL-48264 lift tool , to remove the battery.
  12. Install the tool at lifting points (1) and (2).

  13. Object Number: 2168102  Size: SH
  14. Carefully remove the drive motor generator battery (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2168102  Size: SH
  1. Carefully install the drive motor generator battery (1).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2158660  Size: SH
  3. Install the drive motor generator battery fasteners (1) and tighten to 58 N·m(43 lb ft) .

  4. Object Number: 2158829  Size: SH
  5. Remove the EL-48569 covers , from the 300 Volt terminals (1).

  6. Object Number: 2156799  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the cable terminals and Install the battery cable terminal fasteners (1) and tighten to 9 N·m(80 lb in) .
  8. Tighten the cover ground fastener to 11 N·m(100 lb in)
  9. Tighten the battery terminal fasteners to 8 N·m(79 lb in)
  10. Install the high voltage terminal cover. Refer to Battery Terminal Cover Replacement
  11. Enable the High Voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling