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Installation [09/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS) 
    1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.
      GTY614168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protector
      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the protector faces the front of the vehicle.
      • 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.
  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
    1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.
      GTY666709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protector
      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the protector faces the front of the vehicle.
      • 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.
  3. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Install the rear skid control sensor wire LH with the bolt and 4 nuts.

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

    2. Connect the 3 connectors.
  4. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Install the rear skid control sensor wire RH with the bolt and 4 nuts.

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

    2. Connect the 3 connectors and engage the 3 clamps.
  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    1. Using a jack and a wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear upper control arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)

      for TMC Made 24.3 mm (0.957 in.)
      for TMMC Made w/o AVS 9.9 mm (0.390 in.)
      for TMMC Made w/ AVS 24.3 mm (0.957 in.)
      WARNING:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      NOTE:
      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      GTY660140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      Wooden Block Placement Location
  6. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt (A) and bolt (B).

      Bolt (A) 

      Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY680428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  7. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    See step  8

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    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]