BATTERY BLOWER > REMOVAL

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1. Disengage the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	100 mm (3.94 in.) or less
   *2	Hook
   *3	Guide

   NOTICE:

   Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.

   
   

   1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
      

   2. Repeat the above procedure for the other hook.
      

2. Disengage the 2 guides of the seat cushion from the seatback.
   

3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
   

1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board sub-assembly.
   

1. Disengage the claw and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 2 floor board sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   

2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board.
   

1. Remove the 2 clips and rear floor board spacer.
   

1. Remove the clip and No. 1 hybrid battery exhaust duct.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side (Click here).

1. Remove the bolt.
   

2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct.
   

NOTICE:

1. Be sure not to touch the fan part of the battery cooling blower assemblies.
   
2. Do not lift the battery cooling blower assemblies using the wire harness.
   

1. Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.
   

2. Disconnect the battery cooling blower assembly connector and clamp.
   

3. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and battery cooling blower assembly.