Removal
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the seat cushion for power seat Removal.
(b) Remove the seat cushion for ottoman Removal.
5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY CENTER (for Power Seat) Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the seatback for power seat Removal.
(b) Remove the seatback for ottoman Removal.
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Ottoman) Removal
9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the seatback for power seat Removal.
(b) Remove the seatback for ottoman Removal.
10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY CENTER (for Power Seat) Removal
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal
12. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal
13. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR Removal
14. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
(a) Remove the 3 screws, 11 nuts and 2 clips from the liner.
15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
(a) Remove the scuff plate for standard body Removal.
(b) Remove the scuff plate for long body Removal.
16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
17. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
(a) Remove the garnish for standard body Removal.
(b) Remove the garnish for long body Removal.
18. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
19. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
(a) Remove the side garnish for standard body Removal.
(b) Remove the side garnish for long body Removal.
20. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
21. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal
23. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET Removal
24. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
25. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
26. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
27. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal
28. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and cap.
29. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorber.
(b) Remove the nut from the shock absorber lower side.
(c) Angle the axle carrier's upper tip toward the vehicle's outer side, and remove the shock absorber.