Removal [02/2014 - 11/2015]: Procedure
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- INSTALL NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- INSTALL INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]
- SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
- Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.
*1 Rear No. 4 Brake Tube *2 Rear Flexible Hose LH Clip NOTE:- Do not kink or damage the brake line.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.
- Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.
- Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
- Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 3
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
- DISCONNECT NO. 6 FLOOR WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
- Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.
*a Wooden Block *b Jack WARNING:Do not jack up the rear axle assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTE:When jacking up the rear axle assembly LH, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
- Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
- Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.
- Separate the rear upper control arm assembly RH.
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
NOTE:- Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
- The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment *c Wooden Block Attachment placement location - Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH.
- Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
- Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
Do not jack up the rear axle assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTE:When jacking up the rear axle assembly LH, be sure to jack it up slowly.
*a Wooden Block *b Jack - Remove the nut (A) and the spacer.
- Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.NOTE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
- Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
- Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- 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.
- Separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
- REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
- REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.NOTE:
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
*a Bend Portion - Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04051
- 09958-04011
NOTE:Apply grease to the threads of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04051
- 09958-04011
NOTE:- Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
- Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
- The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
*a Turn *b Hold - SST: 09830-10010
- Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.
*a Bend Portion NOTE:Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04051
- 09958-04011
NOTE:Apply grease to the threads of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04051
- 09958-04011
NOTE:- Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
- Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.
- The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
*a Turn *b Hold - SST: 09830-10010
- Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG