RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See: Service and Repair
3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Battery System, Hybrid Drive/Hybrid Battery Service
Switch/Service and Repair/Service Plug Grip/Removal
6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Battery System, Hybrid Drive/Hybrid Battery Service Switch/Service and
Repair/Service Plug Grip/Removal
7. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR
HINT
Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service
and Repair/Radiator/Removal.
8. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
(a) Remove the 11 bolts and inverter terminal cover.
CAUTION:
Wear insulating gloves.
NOTICE:
Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.
(b) Check the terminal voltage See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Power Control System/Voltage Converter/Service and Repair/Removal.
CAUTION:
Wear insulating gloves.
(c) Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 11 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or water drops from entering the inverter with converter
assembly.