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Removal [06/2018 - 08/2020]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 
    1. for LH Side:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 
    1. for RH Side:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor) 
    1. for LH Side:

      Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2020]

  5. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.
      NOTE:

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

      GTY743771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin
  6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY787381Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut.
      GTY787380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly.
  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  8. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.
      GTY762890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      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.
      GTY771582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
    2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

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

      GTY769318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

      GTY747969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin
  11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.
      GTY765847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

      GTY810523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    2. Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
      • SST: 09729-00170 
    3. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.
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