Rear Stabilizer Bar: Removal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the suspension No. 2 arm.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nut And Disconnecting Link From Suspension No. 2 Arm
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the nut and link from the stabilizer bar.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 nuts and bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Removing 2 Nuts And Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedures for the other side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
1. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
  NOTE: When removing the stabilizer bar from the vehicle, make sure not to damage the sensor wire, brake hose, etc.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSH
1. Remove the 2 stabilizer bushes from the stabilizer bar.