HV Battery Reassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION HV Battery Reassembly
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  1. Install battery module  .

    Install the 38 battery modules to the battery carrier.

    NOTE:
    • Packs containing 2 battery module each are arranged in the order of 1 to 19 from the ECU side.
    • Starting from the positive terminal of the battery module on the battery ECU side, install 38 battery modules by alternately connecting the positive and negative terminals to the vehicle front side.
  2. Install battery clamp bolt  .

    Install the battery clamp bolt with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 23 N.m (230 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)  .

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Clamp To Battery Carrier Mounting Bolts
    G01066144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Install RH battery bracket  .

    Install the RH battery bracket with the 4 bolts.

    Torque: 23 N.m (230 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)  .

    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Bracket To Battery Carrier & Clamp Mounting Bolts
    G01066145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Install battery hose 
    Fig 3: Identifying Battery Hoses
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  5. Install HV battery thermistor  .
    Fig 4: Identifying Battery Thermistor
    G01066147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Install battery ECU  :
    1. Install the battery ECU with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 3.3 N.m (33 kgf.cm, 29 in.lbf)  .

    2. Connect the connector for HV battery thermistor.
  7. Install busbar module  :
    1. Install the front busbar module with the 74 nuts.

      Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)  .

    2. Install the rear RH and LH busbar modules with the 74 nuts.

      Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)  .

      Fig 5: Identifying Battery ECU Mounting Bolts
      G01066148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Install SMR  :
    1. Install the SMR with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)  .

    2. Connect the power cable for SMR with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)  .

    3. Install the SMR cover to the SMR.
    4. Connect the connector to the cover for external uniform charger and lock the cover.
      Fig 6: Identifying SMR Mounting Bolts
      G01066149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the power cable for SMR with 2 new nuts.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)  .

    6. Install the front RH and LH busbar module protectors.
      Fig 7: Identifying Power Cable To Front Busbar Module Mounting Nuts
      G01066150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Install service plug  :
    1. Install the service plug with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 8: Identifying Service Plug Mounting Bolts
      G01066151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)  .

    2. Install the wire harness protector with the nut.
      Fig 9: Identifying Wire Harness Protector Nut
      G01066152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the busbar module with 2 new nuts
      Fig 10: Identifying Busbar Terminal Mounting Nuts
      G01066153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)  .

  10. Install rear RH and LH busbar module protector  .
  11. Install battery cover  .

    Install the battery cover with the 12 bolts and screw.

    Fig 11: Identifying Battery Cover Mounting Bolts "A"-"C" & Screw
    G01066154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 

    Bolt A: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)  .

    Bolt B: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)  .

    Bolt C: 7.0 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf)  .

    Screw: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)  .

  12. Install battery module set bolt  .

    Turn the battery assembly upside down, install the 76 battery module set bolts.

    Torque: 4.0 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)  .

RENDER: 1.0x

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