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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS 
  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    See step  2

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    See step  3

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY322078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member damper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY374020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.
      GTY553618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  8. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  6

  10. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  16. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as 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.
      GTY579276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      Attachment Placement Location
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly LH, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly RH and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.
      GTY322077Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 on the vehicle.

  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY549141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00340
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100
  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY542836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00340
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100
  23. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  24. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 4 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY315667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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