4th-Generation Toyota Prius Teardown: Photo gallery (132 parts)

Photographs of TNGA parts/components and a list of parts suppliers

2016/05/12

Summary

As a continuation of the series of reports on the teardown analysis of the 4th-generation Prius performed in January 2016 by the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Organization, this report contains a list of suppliers and a collection of photographs of 132 parts and components, including those not introduced in earlier reports.	Transaxle (motor generator)
Inverter circuitry

Previous teardown reports:

4th-Generation Toyota Prius
(Part 1) Powertrain units miniaturized and lightened to achieve 40km/liter fuel economy (Feb. 2016)
(Part 2) New TNGA platform enhances dynamic performance; advanced aerodynamics and chassis technologies (Mar. 2016)
(Part 3) Body structure based on TNGA platform; technologies for sound insulation/absorption, and damping materials (Apr. 2016)

Daihatsu Move (Feb./Mar. 2015)
(Part 1) Suppliers list, chassis, seats, and electrical components
(Part 2) Turbo engine and CVT with 3-shaft gear train has lightweight and compact design
(Part 3) Linear body structure optimizes space

VW Polo (Dec. 2014)
(Part 1) Engine compartment and driver's seat area
(Part 2) 1.2-liter TDI diesel engine and suspensions

Nissan Note (Sep. 2014)
(Part 1) Major safety technology and advanced driver assistance systems
(Part 2) Drive unit and supercharger

Honda Accord Hybrid (Feb. 2014)
(Part 1) Sport Hybrid i-MMD PCU and vehicle chassis components
(Part 2) SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Battery components and electric servo brake system
(Part 3) SPORT HYBRID i-MMD drive unit

Honda Fit Hybrid (Dec. 2013)
(Part 1) Battery components & brake system
(Part 2) Engine and transmission

Toyota Aqua (Nov. 2012)
(Part 1) Part suppliers and battery components
(Part 2) Hybrid systems behind the 35.4km/liter (53 mpg city) car

Nissan Leaf
(Part 1) Nissan Leaf teardown (Mar. 2012)
(Part 2) main components disassembled (Sep. 2012)
(Part 3) body cutaway (Nov. 2012)

List of main suppliers

Item	Name	Supplier
Engine	Airflow sensor	Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
	Air cleaner	Denso Corp.
	Electric water pump	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
	Throttle body air duct	Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
	Lambda control sensor	Denso Corp.
	EGR cooler	Maruyasu
	EGR cooler control valve	Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.
	Crankshaft dynamic damper	NOK
	Damper with a torque limiter	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
	Fuel injector	Denso Corp.
	Knock sensor	Denso Corp.
	Timing chain	Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
	Chain tensioner	Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
Exhaust system	Exhaust front tube + Center muffler	Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd.
Exhaust system	Center tube + rear muffler	Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd.
Cooling	Radiator condenser assembly	Denso Corp.
Cooling	Grille shutter	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
Hybrid system	Transaxle	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
	Drive motor (stator)	Denso Corp.
	Generator	Toyota
	Inverter	Denso Corp.
	DC-DC converter	Toyota Industries Corp.
	Lithium-ion battery	Panasonic
	High-voltage wiring harness (battery ~PCU)	Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
	Service plug	Yazaki Corp.
	Hybrid control unit	Denso Corp.
Chassis	Front strut	KYB
	Rear shock absorber	KYB
	Front strut upper insulator	Sumitomo Riko
	Strut bearig	Oiles Corp.
	Front strut spring seat	Sumitomo Riko
	Front strut dust boot	Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
	Front brake hose	Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
	Front brake caliper	Advics Co., Ltd.
	Rear brake caliper	Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
	Steering gear	JTEKT Corp.
	Electric power steering column	JTEKT Corp.
	Rear suspension height sensor connecting rod	THK
	Tire	Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
	Road wheel	Asahi TEC Corp.
Body	Windshield	Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
	Back door glass	Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
	Front door glass	Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
	Rear door glass	Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
	Rear door partition glass	Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
	Fuel filler lid lock	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
Interior	Front seatbelt	Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
	Rear seatbelt	Autoliv Inc.
	Rear heater duct	Inoac Corp.
	Front seat	Toyota Boshoku Corp.
	Rear seat	Toyota Boshoku Corp.
Safety and driver assist	Driver airbag	Autoliv Inc.
	Passenger airbag inflator	Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.
	Airbag sensor	Denso Corp.
	Short range radar (for monitoring bling spots)	Continental Automotive Corp.
	Clearance warning ECU	Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
	Ultrasonic sensor	Denso Corp.
	Driving support ECU	Denso Corp.
	Millimeter-wave radar (for monitoring frontal safety)	Denso Corp.
	Single-lens camera (for monitoring frontal view)	Denso Corp.
Electrical	Immobilizer ECU	Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.
	CAN gateway	Denso Corp.
	Smart-key ECU	Denso Corp.
	Smart-key receiver (sensor)	Denso Corp.
	Fuse box	Yazaki Corp.
	Engine room wiring harness	Yazaki Corp.
	Main wiring harness	Yazaki Corp.
	Body wiring harness	Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
	Instrument wiring harness	Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
	Head-up display	Yazaki Corp.
	Combination meter	Yazaki Corp.
	Headlight	Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
	Electric air compressor	Toyota Industries Corp.
	High-voltage wiring harness (compressor ~ PCU)	Yazaki Corp.

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