Remove the rear drive unit from the subframe
assembly. See Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Install).
Release the clips that attach the coolant outlet
hose to the rear drive unit.
Release the spring clip that attach the coolant
outlet hose from the cooler, and then remove the hose
from the rear drive unit.
Release the clip that attaches the
inverter-to-cooler hose to the cooler, and then remove
the hoses from the cooler.
Release the clips that attach the inverter-to-cooler
hose to the rear drive unit.
Release the clip that attach the inverter-to-cooler
hose to the inverter, and then remove the hose.
Install
Install the inverter-to-cooler hose to the
inverter, and then attach the hose with a spring
clip.
Caution: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Install the clips that attach the
inverter-to-coolant hose to the rear drive unit.
Install the inverter-to-cooler hose to the
cooler, and then attach the hose with spring clip.
Caution: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Install the coolant outlet hose to the cooler,
and then attach the hose with spring clip.
Caution: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Attach the clips that hold the coolant outlet
hose to the rear drive unit.
Install the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit -
Rear (Remove and Install). Note: New rear drive
units come prefilled with gearbox fluid. Clean up
any leaks during installation and top off the
gearbox fluid as necessary.
Install the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe
Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
After performing a vacuum refill of the cooling
system, use Toolbox to perform the Rear Drive Unit -
Remove and Replace Autodiag.
After completing the Autodiag, continue the
procedure to install the rear subframe assembly.
Special tool required for this procedure:
1451839-00-A SKT, EP10 LOW PROFILE
1115031-00-A EXT, WOBBLE, 1/4" DR, 1.25"
Remove
Drain the oil from the rear drive unit. See Gearbox
Flu
Remove
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
Note: Completely recover the refrigerant before continuing this
procedure.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Disconnect the electrical connector to the low pressure transducer.