[Rear Stabilizer Bar]

Remove the rear motor and reduction gear assembly.
(Refer to Motor and Reduction Gear System - " REAR MOTOR AND REDUCTION GEAR ASSEMBLY ")

Information

Perform only steps 1 - 19, and then follow the next steps to removing the rear stabilizer bar.
Disconnect the connectors (A).

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Separate the high-voltage cable wiring (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

16.7 - 23.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.3 lb.ft)

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Remove the rear stabilizer bar link nut (A).

Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Hold the rear stabilizer bar link outer hex (A), and then remove or install the nut (B).

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Be careful not to damage the boot of the link.
Use a hand tool when removing or installing the rear stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

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