Removal [02/2019 - 08/2020]: Procedure

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- for HV Model:
  Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 08/2020]
- for Gasoline Model:
  Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 08/2020]

REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

Remove the 4 nuts and main muffler heat insulator from the vehicle body.

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REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2019 - 08/2020]
REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2019 - 08/2020]
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2019 - 08/2020]
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2019 - 08/2020]
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)
See step 2
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

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Loosen the bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
NOTE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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.

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*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack
	Wooden Block Placement Location

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

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REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing.

REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH from the rear stabilizer bushing.

REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.