Installation [08/2016 - 03/2018]: Procedure

1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

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   *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.

1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

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   *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.

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.

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.

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)

   w/o AVS	9.9 mm (0.39 in.)
   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.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Wooden Block Placement Location

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) 

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   NOTE:

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

See step  8

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1