REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID (a) Connect the hose to the bleeder plug for damping force control actuator and loosen the bleeder plug. CAUTION: While the fluid is being discharged, vehicle height is lowered suddenly. (b) After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose. Torque: 8.3 N·m {84 kgf·cm, 73in·lbf}

2. REMOVE COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and cover.

Torque:

28 N·m {290 kgf·cm, 21ft·lbf}

3. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

4. REMOVE DAMPING FORCE CONTROL ACTUATOR

(a) Disconnect the 2 fluid lines from the damping force control actuator.

Torque:

15 N·m {155 kgf·cm, 11ft·lbf} for inlet

44 N·m {450 kgf·cm, 33ft·lbf} for outlet

(b) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and damping force control actuator.

Torque:

29 N·m {300 kgf·cm, 22ft·lbf}