Lexus ES: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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4. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)

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5. REMOVE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector. To prevent coolant from entering the inverter water pump assembly connector, perform the following procedure. NOTICE: Apply insulating tape to the connectors of the wire harness and inverter water pump assembly.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts to remove the inverter water pump assembly from the fan shroud assembly.

(c) Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the No. 2 inverter cooling hose and No. 3 inverter cooling hose to remove the inverter water pump assembly. NOTICE: Put pieces of cloth into the pipes and disconnected hoses or cover the pipes and hoses with plastic bags to prevent foreign matter from entering the inverter water pump assembly and inverter cooling system. Do not apply excessive force to the hoses. If the inverter water pump assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

*1 No. 2 Inverter Cooling Hose *2 No. 3 Inverter Cooling Hose

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