Drive Motor Power Cable: Service and Repair

Motor Power Cable Removal/Installation

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands from electrical shock.

IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precautions before doing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit or the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 V battery.
4. Remove the IPU lid.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor power cable connector (A) from the A/C compressor driver, then wrap the cable end with insulating tape.






6. Remove the wires (A) from the DC-DC converter.






7. Lift the IPU wire harness (A).






8. Remove the PCU cover (A).






9. Remove the motor power cables (B) and wrap them with insulating tape. Note the position of the U phase, V phase, and W phase cables before you disconnect them.
10. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

11. Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) from the motor stator (B).

NOTE:
- Refer to Disconnecting the motor power cable
- If the motor power cable terminals are wet, dry connector from the motor stator. them with a clean towel. Do not use compressed air.






12. Remove the wire (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the bolts (B).






13. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel.
14. Remove the cover (A), and disconnect the motor power cable connector (B).






15. Remove the motor power cable (A) from the stays (B).






16. Remove the bolts (A), and the cover (B).






17. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clamps (B).

NOTE: DO not reuse the clamps. Replace them with new ones.









18. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 rpm and ,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the BAT displays at least three segments.

19. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio unit Or navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).