Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems
and components.
Remove
Remove the rear subframe assembly from the vehicle. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
Support the center of the rear drive unit with rubber or
wood blocks.
Remove the bolt that attaches the rear drive unit ground
terminal to the inverter, and remove the terminal from the
inverter.
Release the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose
to the LH mount.
Release the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose
to the inverter fitting, and remove the hose from the
inverter.
Remove and discard the nut and bolt that attach the LH
mount to the subframe.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH mount to the rear
drive unit, and remove the mount from the rear drive unit.
Install
Caution:
Replace all patchbolts.
Caution:
Replace all nyloc nuts.
Install the LH rear drive unit mount to the rear drive
unit, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x3) that attach the
mount to the rear drive unit.
Tighten the bolts in a two-step, counter-clockwise
pattern, starting with the upper-right bolt.
Torque 35 Nm +55 deg
Install a new nut and bolt to attach the LH mount to the
subframe.
Torque 80 Nm
Connect the coolant outlet hose to the inverter fitting,
and then fasten the clip that attaches the hose to the
fitting.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Fasten the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose to
the LH mount.
Install the rear drive unit ground terminal to the
inverter.
Torque 10 Nm
Remove the rubber or wood blocks that support the center
of the rear drive unit.
Install the rear subframe assembly into the vehicle. See
Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and
then pull out the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip
Remove
Remove the front fascia. See
Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the ambient air temperature
sensor connector.
Release the clip that attaches the ambient air temperature sensor to the
lower grille, and then remove the sensor from the lo