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

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    See step  3

  3. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
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    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear skid control sensor wire LH.
  4. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors and disengage the 3 clamps.
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    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear skid control sensor wire RH.
  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS) 
    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.
      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.
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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.
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  6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
    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.
      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.
      GTY680926Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.
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