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Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

  4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (w/ Stabilizer Bar) 
    See step  4
  8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  16. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
  17. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1150783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter *b Attachment
      Attachment Placement Location - -
      1. Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:
        • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
        • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
        GTY1141085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
      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 to the vehicle.

  19. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  20. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.