Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Inner Luggage Compartment Trim Cover Removal.

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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

4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER

(a) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.





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

NOTICE:
Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

(b) Using a socket hexagon, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut.





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

(c) Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.





6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT

(a) Remove the rear suspension support.





7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt while holding the nut 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

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