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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:

      See step  2

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

      See step  3

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for HV Model) 
    1. for LH Side:
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      1. Remove the bolt and clip (A).
      2. Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and clip (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for HV Model) 
    1. for RH Side:
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      1. Remove the bolt and clip (A).
      2. Disengage the 2 grommets (B) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
  6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS) 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
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    2. Remove the nut and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.
  7. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Remove the nut and disengage the clamp.
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    3. Disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket.
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    4. Remove the nut and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.
  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    See step  5

  9. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a transmission jack and a 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.
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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.
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  10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 
    1. Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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    2. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.
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  11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.
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