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inverter resevoir replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by johnpriusguy, Nov 5, 2017.

  1. johnpriusguy

    johnpriusguy New Member

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    ok so i've been trying to bring some life back to this little car that keeps on going (almost 500k miles on it)
    i've replaced tons of stuff on it the hybrid cooling fan in the trunk the 12v battery. radiatior yada yada yada. and still getting a overheating signal from the hybrid system. i found the culprit to be the inverter resevior. it has a crack in it which is causing the fluid to leak out. i have a replacement resevoir tank. my question is how do i get the stupid thing off. i can see where the bolts are but i am having a hard time accessing them.
     
    #1 johnpriusguy, Nov 5, 2017
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    Maybe a universal joint connector:

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    Or a ratcheting box-end wrench with swivel head:

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    #3 Mendel Leisk, Nov 5, 2017
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