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Installation [08/2016 - 12/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 13 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      The upper and lower hole plug shapes are different.

      GTY620411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      GTY648942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View from Underneath
      *b Front of the Vehicle
      *c Left Side of the Vehicle
      *d 45°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

      GTY676368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      GTY645940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      *b Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      GTY657034Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View from Underneath
      *b Front of the Vehicle
      *c Left Side of the Vehicle
      *d 45°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

      GTY680910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      GTY645547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      *b Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      GTY633068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View from Underneath
      *b Front of the Vehicle
      *c Left Side of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

      GTY649911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      GTY685149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      *b Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
      GTY685040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View from Underneath
      *b Front of the Vehicle
      *c Right Side of the Vehicle
      *d 15°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.

      GTY642641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      GTY663169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      *b Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  10. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using an engine lifter, 2 attachments and 2 wooden blocks or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:
      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      GTY625086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Use attachments and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.
    2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle body.
      GTY657426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      *c Wooden Block
      Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location
    3. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH, with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
      GTY620573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Lower Suspension Brace - -

      Bolt 

      Torque: 158 N*m (1611 kgf*cm, 117 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 32 N*m (326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear lower suspension braces facing in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

    4. Lower the engine lifter.
  11. INSTALL NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE 
    1. Install the No. 3 floor wire to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and 3 clamps.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the No. 3 floor wire when installing it.

  12. CONNECT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

      GTY625121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
      GTY625119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. CONNECT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  15. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  17. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  19. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  21. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  23. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  24. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  25. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/o AVS) 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 skid control sensor wire LH with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
  26. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/o AVS) 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 skid control sensor wire RH with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector and engage the 2 clamps.
  27. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Install the rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire LH with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 3 connectors.
  28. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Install the rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire RH with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 3 connectors and engage the 3 clamps.
  29. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH 
    1. Connect the rear No. 1 skid control sensor wire LH connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the rear No. 1 skid control sensor wire LH.

    2. Install the rear No. 1 skid control sensor wire LH with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

  30. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  31. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - 08/2019]

  32. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY620193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  35. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  36. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  37. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  38. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  39. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - 12/2017]

  40. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  41. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  42. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  43. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  44. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  45. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [09/2015 - 08/2019]

  46. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    • Intelligent clearance sonar system
    • Intuitive parking assist system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)
    		 Refer to CALIBRATION [08/2016 - 12/2017]
    Parking assist monitor system for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - 08/2019]
    for Calibration: Refer to CALIBRATION [09/2015 - 12/2017]
    Panoramic view monitor system for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - 08/2019]
    for Calibration: Refer to CALIBRATION [09/2015 - 12/2017]
    • Automatic headlight beam level control system
    • AFS (Adaptive front-lighting system)
    		 Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - 08/2019]
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