TOYOTA PRIUS 2001 Service Repair Manual

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Engine Room R/B No. 2
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Remove the service plug with the insulated
gloves on.
If the service plug cannot be removed due to damage to the rear
portion of the vehicle, remove the HV fuse or IGCT relay
instead.
(c) Moving the damaged vehicle
HINT:
If any of the following applies, tow the vehicle away using a tow
truck lorry.

One or more of the high±voltage components and cables
is damaged.

The driving, traction, or fuel system is damaged.

The READY light is not lit when you turn ignition key to the
ON position.
NOTICE:

Before towing the vehicle away using a break down
lorry, disconnect the cable from the negative (±) ter-
minal of the auxiliary battery and remove the service
plug.
Only if none of the above applies and you see no prob-
lems that might affect the driving operation, you are
allowed to drive the vehicle away from the place of ac-
cident.

Preform the procedure below if the READY light goes
off or you detect an abnormal noise, abnormal smell,
or strong vibration while traveling:
(1) Park the vehicle in a safe place.
(2) Move the shift lever to the P position and engage
the parking brake.
(3) Disconnect the cable from the negative (±) terminal
of the auxiliary battery.
(4) Remove the service plug with insulated gloves on.

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(d) Actions required after moving the damaged vehicle
If you see any liquid on the road surface, it could be the leakage
of the highly alkaline electrolyte.
Wearing rubber gloves and goggles, apply a red litmus paper
to the liquid. If the litmus paper turns blue, neutralize the liquid
using the saturated boric acid solution and reapply a red litmus
paper to make sure that it does not turn blue. Then wipe the liq-
uid off from the road surface using waste rags, etc.
(e) Items to be prepared (When repairing damaged vehicles)

Protective clothing (Insulated gloves, rubber
gloves, goggles, and safety shoes)

Saturated boric acid solution 20 L (Procure 800 g of
boric acid powder, put it into a container, and dis-
solve it in water.)

Red litmus paper

Waste rags or old towels (For wiping off the electro-
lyte)

Vinyl tape (For insulating cable)

Electrical tester
(f) Precautions to be observed when servicing the damaged
vehicle:
(1) Wear insulated or rubber gloves, goggles, and safe-
ty shoes.
(2) Do not touch a bare cable that could be a high±volt-
age cable. If you need to touch it, or if you have a
danger of making an accidental contact, wear insu-
lated gloves, measure the voltage between the
cable and the body ground using an electrical tes-
ter, and insulate the cable using a vinyl tape.
(3) Check the HV battery and nearby area for leakage.
If you find any liquid, it could be the leakage of the
highly alkaline electrolyte. Wear rubber gloves and
goggles, and then apply a red litmus paper to the
leak. If the litmus paper turns blue, neutralize the liq-
uid using the saturated boric acid solution and reap-
ply a red litmus paper to make sure that it does not
turn blue. Then wipe the liquid off using waste rags
etc.
(4) If the electrolyte adheres to your skin, wash the skin
immediately using the saturated boric acid solution
or large amounts of water. If the electrolyte adheres
to an article of clothing, take it off immediately.
(5) If the electrolyte comes into contact with your eyes,
call out loudly for help. Do not rub your eyes but
wash them with the saturated boric acid solution or
large amounts of water and seek medical care.

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(6) If a damage to any of the high±voltage components
and cables is suspected, cut the high±voltage cir-
cuit using the procedure below:

Move the shift lever to the P position and en-
gage the parking brake.

Remove the ignition key. Then disconnect the
cable from the negative (±) terminal of the
auxiliary battery.

Wear insulated gloves, and then remove the
service plug.

If you cannot remove the service plug due to
damage to the rear portion of the vehicle, re-
move the HV fuse or IGCT relay instead.
(g) Precautions to be taken when disposing of the vehicle
When scrapping the vehicle, remove the HV battery from
the vehicle and return it through the route specified by the
manufacturer. The same applies to any damaged HV bat-
tery.
(h) Precautions to be observed when towing
Tow the damaged vehicle with its front wheels or its front
and rear wheels lifted off the ground.
NOTICE:
Towing the damaged vehicle with its front wheels on the
ground may cause the motor to generate electricity. This
electricity could, depending on the nature of the damage,
leak and cause a fire.
(i) Towing with 4 wheels on the ground
NOTICE:

If you have to tow the damaged vehicle using a rope,
do it at a speed below 30 km/h. Such towing operation
is allowed only to cover very short distance, such as
the distance to a tow truck lorry, for example.

Set the ignition switch to the ACC position and shift
lever to the N position.

If you detect any abnormality in the damaged vehicle
during the towing operation, stop the towing opera-
tion immediately.
(j) Towing eyelet
(1) Install the hook.
(2) Hook a rope onto the illustrated point for towing.

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7. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SRS AIRBAG AND
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
(a) The PRIUS is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Re-
straint System), such as the driver airbag, front passen-
ger airbag assembly, side airbag assembly and seat belt
pretensioner.
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct se-
quence could cause the supplemental restraint system to
unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to
a serious accident.
Further, if a mistake is made in servicing the supplemental
restraint system, it is possible the SRS may fail to operate
when required. Before servicing (including removal or
installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure
to read the following items carefully, then follow the cor-
rect procedure described in this manual.
(b) GENERAL NOTICE
(1) Malfunction symptoms of the supplemental re-
straint system are difficult to confirm, so the diag-
nostic trouble codes become the most important
source of information when troubleshooting. When
troubleshooting the supplemental restraint system,
always inspect the diagnostic trouble codes before
disconnecting the battery (See page DI±497).
(2) Work must be started after 90 seconds from the
time the ignition switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery.
(The supplemental restraint system is equipped
with a back±up power source so that if work is
started within 90 seconds of disconnecting the neg-
ative (±) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS
may deploy.)
When the negative (±) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery, memory of the clock and
audio systems will be cancelled. So before starting
work, make a record of the contents memorized by
the each memory system. Then when work is fin-
ished, reset the clock and audio systems as before.
To avoid erasing the memory of each memory sys-
tem, never use a back±up power supply from anoth-
er battery.

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(3) Even in cases of a minor collision where the SRS
does not deploy, the steering wheel pad, front pas-
senger airbag assembly, side airbag assembly and
seat belt pretensioner should be inspected (See
page RS±14, RS±28, RS±63 and BO±92).
(4) Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
(5) Before repairs, remove the airbag sensor if shocks
are likely to be applied to the sensor during repairs.
(6) Never disassemble and repair the airbag sensor as-
sembly, steering wheel pad, front passenger airbag
assembly, side airbag assembly or seat belt preten-
sioner.
(7) If the airbag sensor assembly, steering wheel pad,
front passenger airbag assembly, side airbag as-
sembly or seat belt pretensioner has been dropped,
or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the
case, bracket or connector, replace them with new
ones.
(8) Do not directly expose the airbag sensor assembly,
steering wheel pad, front passenger airbag assem-
bly or seat belt pretensioner to hot air or flames.
(9) Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kW/V
minimum) for troubleshooting of the electrical cir-
cuit.
(10) Information labels are attached to the periphery of
the SRS components. Follow the instructions on the
notices.
(11) After work on the supplemental restraint system is
completed, check the SRS warning light (See page
DI±497).
(c) SPIRAL CABLE (in Combination Switch)
The steering wheel must be fitted correctly to the steering
column with the spiral cable at the neutral position, other-
wise cable disconnection and other troubles may result.
Refer to SR±14 of this manual concerning correct steer-
ing wheel installation.

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(d) STEERING WHEEL PAD (with Airbag)
(1) When removing the steering wheel pad or handling
a new steering wheel pad, it should be placed with
the pad top surface facing up.
Storing the pad with its metallic surface facing up-
ward may lead to a serious accident if the airbag de-
ploys for some reason. In addition do not store a
steering wheel pad on top of another one.
(2) Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
(This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very
dangerous.)
(3) Grease should not be applied to the steering wheel
pad and the pad should not be cleaned with deter-
gents of any kind.
(4) Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient
temperature remains below 93°C (200°F), without
high humidity and away from electrical noise.
(5) When using electric welding, first disconnect the air-
bag connector (yellow color and 2 pins) under the
steering column near the combination switch con-
nector before starting work.
(6) When disposing of a vehicle or the steering wheel
pad alone, the airbag should be deployed using an
SST before disposal (See page RS±16).
Carry out the operation in a safe place away from
electrical noise.

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(e) FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(1) Always store a removed or new front passenger air-
bag assembly with the airbag deployment direction
facing up.
Storing the airbag assembly with the airbag deploy-
ment direction facing down could cause a serious
accident if the airbag inflates.
(2) Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
(This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very
dangerous.)
(3) Grease should not be applied to the front passen-
ger airbag assembly and the airbag door should not
be cleaned with detergents of any kind.
(4) Store the airbag assembly where the ambient tem-
perature remains below 93°C (200°F), without high
humidity and away from electrical noise.
(5) When using electric welding, first disconnect the air-
bag connector (yellow color and 2 pins) installed on
the assembly before starting work.
(6) When disposing of a vehicle or the airbag assembly
alone, the airbag should be deployed using an SST
before disposal (See page RS±30).
Perform the operation in a safe place away from
electrical noise.

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(f) SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(1) Always store a removed or new side airbag assem-
bly with the airbag deployment direction facing up.
Storing the airbag assembly with the airbag deploy-
ment direction facing down could cause a serious
accident if the airbag deploys.
(2) Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
(This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very
dangerous.)
(3) Grease should not be applied to the side airbag as-
sembly and the surface should not be cleaned with
detergents of any kind.
(4) Store the airbag assembly where the ambient tem-
perature remains below 93°C (200°F), without high
humidity and away from electrical noise.
(5) When using electric welding, first disconnect the air-
bag connector (yellow color and 2 pins) under the
seat before starting work.
(6) When disposing of a vehicle or the side airbag as-
sembly alone, the airbag should be deployed using
an SST before disposal (See page RS±42).
Perform the operation in a safe place away from
electrical noise.

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(g) SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
(1) Never measure the resistance of the seat belt pre-
tensioner. (This may cause the seat belt pretension-
er to activate, which is very dangerous.)
(2) Never disassemble the seat belt pretensioner.
(3) Never install the seat belt pretensioner in another
vehicle.
(4) Store the seat belt pretensioner where the ambient
temperature remains below 80°C (176°F) and
away from electrical noise without high humidity.
(5) When using electric welding, first disconnect the
connector (yellow color and 2 pins) before starting
work.
(6) When disposing of a vehicle or the seat belt preten-
sioner alone, the seat belt pretensioner should be
activated before disposal (See page BO±93). Per-
form the operation in a safe place away from electri-
cal noise.
(7) The seat belt pretensioner is hot after activation, so
let it cool down sufficiently before the disposal.
However never apply water to the seat belt preten-
sioner.

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(h) AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved
in a collision when the SRS has deployed.
(2) The connectors to the airbag sensor assembly
should be connected or disconnected with the sen-
sor mounted on the floor. If the connectors are con-
nected or disconnected while the airbag sensor as-
sembly is not mounted to the floor, it could cause
undesired ignition of the supplemental restraint sys-
tem.
(3) Work must be started after 90 seconds from the
time the ignition switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery, even if only loosing the set
bolts of the airbag sensor assembly.
(i) WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
The SRS wire harness is integrated with the instrument
panel wire harness assembly. All the connectors in the
system are a standard yellow color. If the SRS wire har-
ness becomes disconnected or the connector becomes
broken due to an accident, etc., repair or replace it as
shown on page RS±66.