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Removal





SUSPENSION: FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

HINT
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

6. DISCONNECT FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the bracket.

(b) Using the procedures below, disconnect the ECU connector.





* (1) Release the lever's lock. (*1)

* (2) Press the claw and move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. (*2)

* (3) Disconnect the ECU connector. (*3)

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.

7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 2 nuts and link from the stabilizer bar.

8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH





(a) Remove the screw and under cover.

10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the EPS wire harness.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket from the crossmember.





12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, bracket and control actuator.

NOTICE:
The front active stabilizer control actuator is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it.

13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH





(a) Disconnect the clamp from the bracket.

(b) Remove the 5 bolts and bracket from the frame.

14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 bushings from the control actuator.