Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL

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 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

8. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

9. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

10. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR Removal

11. REMOVE NO. 5 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR Removal

12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH Removal

13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH Removal

14. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH Removal

15. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

16. REMOVE FLOOR NO. 1 UNDER COVER Removal

17. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

18. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

19. DISCONNECT NO. 1 ACTUATOR HARNESS CLAMP





(a) Disconnect the 2 clamps and connector.

20. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE





(a) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the cable from the vehicle side.

21. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER Removal

22. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2) Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE TAILPIPE LH Removal

25. REMOVE TAILPIPE RH Removal

26. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR Removal

27. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR Removal

28. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

29. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

30. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

31. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.





(b) Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

32. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

33. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension) Removal

34. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Air Suspension)

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

35. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension) Removal

36. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Air Suspension)

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

37. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the crossmember with the jack.





(b) for Sports package





(1) Remove the 4 bolts labeled A.

(2) Remove the 4 bolts labeled B and 2 suspension member stoppers.

(3) Slowly lower the jack, and disconnect the suspension member from the vehicle.

(c) for Standard

(1) Remove the 4 bolts.

(2) Slowly lower the jack, and disconnect the suspension member from the vehicle.

38. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and stabilizer bar from the suspension member.

HINT
The stabilizer bracket and bush are built onto the stabilizer bar. If the bracket and/or bush detach from the bar, replace the bar.