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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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  6. REMOVE JACK UP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and jack up bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY315671Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  7. 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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  8. 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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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

  9. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  6

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

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  13. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  17. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  20. 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.
      GTY579280Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
    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.

  21. 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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00340
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100
  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  23. 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 MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00340
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100
  24. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 4 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY315667Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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