REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID (a) Connect the hose to the bleeder plug for the damping force control actuator and loosen the bleeder plug. CAUTION: While the fluid is being discharged, the vehicle height will lower 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 FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

131 N·m {1,340 kgf·cm, 97ft·lbf}

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock absorber from the lower arm suspension arm.

Torque:

135 N·m {1,400 kgf·cm, 101ft·lbf}

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose. Torque: 18 N·m {185 kgf·cm, 13ft·lbf}

(c) Remove the O-ring and back up ring from the pressure hose.

HINT:

At the time of installation, replace the used O-ring and back up ring with new ones.

(d) While holding the cushion, remove the nut, cushion, retainer and shock absorber.

Torque:

78 N·m {795 kgf·cm, 57ft·lbf}

(e) Remove the cushion and retainer from the shock absorber.