Installation [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt (A), bolt (B) and nut.
   NOTE:

   • Ensure that the protector faces the front of the vehicle.
   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt (B) with the nut secured.
   • Fully tighten the bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

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   *a

   Protector

2. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

1. Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear upper control arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

   Standard Length (A)

   24.3 mm (0.957 in.)

   WARNING:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTE:

   • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
   • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

   HINT: 

   If the rear upper control arm assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Wooden block placement location

1. Install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt (A) and bolt (B).

   Bolt (A) 

   Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

   Bolt (B) 

   Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt (B) with the nut secured.

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See step  6 , or see step  6

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)