HV Battery Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION HV Battery Disassembly
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  1. Remove battery module set bolt  .

    Turn the battery assembly upside down, remove the 76 battery module bolts.

    NOTE: When turning it over, prevent the flange from being deformed.
    When not removing a battery module, skip the operation of step ( 1.
  2. Remove battery cover  .

    Remove the 12 bolts, screw and battery cover.

  3. Remove service plug  :
    1. Remove the rear RH and LH busbar module protectors.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts for busbar module.
      Fig 1: Identifying Busbar Terminal Mounting Nuts
      G01066133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut and wire harness protector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Protector Nut
      G01066134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 3 bolts and service plug assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Service Plug Mounting Bolts
      G01066135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Remove power cable for SMR  :
    1. Remove the front RH and LH busbar module protectors.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the power cable from the front busbar module.
      Fig 4: Identifying Power Cable To Front Busbar Module Mounting Nuts
      G01066136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the SMR cover from the SMR.
    4. Remove 2 bolts, and disconnect the power cable for SMR.
  5. Remove SMR  :
      NOTE: When the interlock is damaged, be sure to replace it with new one.
    1. Using the service plug, turn the interlock counterclockwise to unlock.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and SMR.
      Fig 5: Identifying SMR Mounting Bolts
      G01066137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove HV battery thermistor  .
    Fig 6: Identifying Battery Thermistor
    G01066147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Remove battery ECU  :
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and battery ECU.
      Fig 7: Identifying Battery ECU Mounting Bolts
      G01066139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Remove battery hose  .
  9. Remove busbar module  :
    1. Remove the 36 nuts, RH and LH rear busbar modules.
    2. Remove the 36 nuts, RH and LH front busbar modules.
  10. Remove battery clamp bolt  .
    Fig 8: Identifying Battery Clamp
    G01066141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Remove the 4 bolts and battery clamp bolt.

    WARNING: Never remove the battery clamp bolt until 4 hours has passed after the ignition switch is turned OFF. An explosion due to expansion could occur.
  11. Remove RH battery bracket  .

    Remove the 2 bolts and RH battery bracket.

    Fig 9: Identifying Battery Bracket To Battery Carrier Mounting Bolts
    G01066142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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