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Removal [03/2017 - 04/2020]: Procedure

  1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. FORCED RELEASE PARKING BRAKE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 05/2023]

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2017 - 04/2020]

  6. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023]

  7. PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  10. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  11. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  13. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  14. REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  15. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY827709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the grommet of the electric parking brake actuator harness and pass the connector through the hole to the outside of the vehicle.
    3. Remove the 2 nuts.
      GTY777078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - ]

  17. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023]

  18. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:
      • GTY628581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        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.
      NOTE:

      Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      GTY802617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Attachment
      *b Engine Lifter
      Attachment placement location
    2. Remove the 8 bolts, rear lower suspension member stopper LH, rear lower suspension member stopper RH, rear lower suspension member stopper and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
    3. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  21. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  23. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  4

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  25. REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and lower control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY813357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut, rear suspension arm attachment sub-assembly, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY813358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY835654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  31. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY813354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering) 
    1. GTY781358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. GTY813356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the nut, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  34. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member front upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY813355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY813362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
      GTY813363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09953-04030
        4. 09954-04020
        5. 09957-04010
        6. 09958-04011
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00540
      GTY780807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
    3. GTY787548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the outer casing of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion remains, insert SST between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly, and then remove the outer casing. SST

      • SST: 09608-06041 
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09953-04030
        4. 09954-04020
        5. 09957-04010
        6. 09958-04011
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00540
      • SST: 09950-60020 
        1. 09951-00680
  38. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY831048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09608-06041 
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09957-04010
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00540
      NOTE:
      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
    2. If the outer casing of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion remains, insert SST between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly, and then remove the outer casing. SST
      GTY797759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09608-06041 
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-60020 
        1. 09951-00680
  40. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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