Up to 08/2009

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly (LH Side).

(1) Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.





(2) Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly with rear lower stabilizer bracket.

HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

(3) Hold the rear lower stabilizer bracket between aluminium plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(4) Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear lower stabilizer bracket.

HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Remove the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly (RH Side).

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

2. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR Removal

3. REMOVE REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector (A).





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

(1) Using a screwdriver, release the lever's lock.*1

(2) 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.

(c) Remove the 4 nuts and rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.





NOTICE:
* Take care not to damage the wire harness and connectors of the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.
* Avoid any impact to the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.
* Do not drop the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.





5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.