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REAR STABILIZER BAR (for 4WD): Removal

  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR MAT  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  7. REMOVE LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER (w/ Cover) 
  8. REMOVE SPARE TIRE 
  9. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER (w/ Cover) 
  10. REMOVE REAR WHEELS 
  11. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

      Fig 1: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly LH From Rear Stabilizer Bar
      G05417541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring LH.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    Fig 2: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly (4WD)
    G05417353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH (for Rear Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear stabilizer bar bracket LH (rear side).
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts LH (Rear Side)
    G05417543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH (for Rear Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear stabilizer bar bracket RH (rear side).
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts RH (Rear Side)
    G05417544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the rear stabilizer bushing (LH side).
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bushing (LH Side)
    G05417545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the rear stabilizer bushing (RH side).
    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bushing (RH Side)
    G05417546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH (for Front Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and the rear stabilizer bar bracket LH (front side).
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt LH (Front Side)
    G05417547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH (for Front Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear stabilizer bar bracket RH (front side).
  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 
Fig 8: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts RH (Front Side)
G05417548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002