2006 Prius Engine Replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by KitsuneVoss, Jun 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM.

  1. KitsuneVoss

    KitsuneVoss Member

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    Starting this as a new thread. This is going to try to be as "Step by Step" as possible. Also so I can look back if I need to.
    Everything "small" is being put in ziplock backs and being labeled with a sharpie.
    Day One:
    1. Start with removing battery plug and disconnect the aux battery (10 mm on the wall of the car)
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    2. Moved the lock of the hatchback so that it will not lock
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    3. Disconnect bolts holding hood and line for windshield wipers (12 mm)
    Note that when I tried to replace the hood before I put a plumbing fixture in to make it easy to remove

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    4. Remove wiper arms (14 mm)
    The double one you need to wiggle around a little to get it off.
    Prying does not really work. Wiggle it
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    5. Remove plastic cover on windshield wiper "tray." Came off easy.
    6. Disconnect the wiring harness to the wiper motor assembly and remove bolts holding motor in (10 mm)
    Remove plastic clip from wiper motor "tray"
    Wiper motor should come out easy
    Wiper_Motor_Connector-1.jpg
    7. Remove bolts holding relay box on tray (10 mm), remove clips holding relay box to tray, and then tray on (10 mm). Should come off easy once bolts are removed.
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    Waiting on the electrical system to drain completely so covered engine compartment with plastic so that no water, or at least little water, gets in the engine compartment. Going to try to do just a little a day.
     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    This is cool I want to see engine n trans split whilst in car . Haven't had to do this gen2 yet on a keeper in my junker w trans in position in car and engine hanging from boom and front mount removed pass side. I still couldn't get enuff room to slide engine to pas side to let go of trans output shaft. Sucked . So on this junk car I undid trans. But in my keeper I'm always hoping not to drop trans. But I've not looked at any vids or anything but looking at it quickly I saw trouble . Maybe undoing trans mount at driver side w jack under and tilting trans output side towards over pass fender at angle not there's enough room for that angle . I just hate to disconnect suspension . But if I have 2
     
  3. KitsuneVoss

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    The insulation is falling off the underside of metal wiper tray where it is over the engine.
    I worry about fragments falling in the spark plug openings when I am working there.
    I think I can use my 2009 tray but what is the next best option?
    Remove the insulation completely?
     
  4. ColoradoCrow

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    I removed mine completely after it fell apart. I would think it would quiet engine noise a bit... But I havent had one on our white Prius for 4 years now.