REAR SHOCK ABSORBER > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.



1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


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


    E220665E01

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Disconnect the connector.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Clamp
    *2
    		Guide

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.



3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    C234168

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.



4. REMOVE SIDE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

  1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides.



    C234401

  1. Remove the side deck trim service hole cover.



5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    C232800E01

  1. Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Wooden Block
    *2
    		Jack

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

    NOTICE:
    1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
    2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
    3. Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

    HINT:
    If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up slightly, the rear shock absorber assembly can be removed/installed easily.



    C232801

  1. Using a hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut using a wrench.

    NOTICE:
    Securely insert the hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the lock nut.



    C232802

  1. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.



6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    C232803

  1. Remove the rear suspension support.



7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    C232799

  1. Remove the bolt and remove the rear shock absorber assembly and rear No. 1 spring bumper while compressing the rear shock absorber assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.



8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    C184836

  1. Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.