REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear shock absorber assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here


  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

 Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Adaptive high beam system

  • Automatic headlight beam level control system

Click here

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS)


    1. B005MLN

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire LH.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/ AVS)


    1. B005LAZ

      Disconnect the 3 connectors and disengage the 3 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire RH.

  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS)


    1. B005L60C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B005M97 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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

    2. B005O0B

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

  6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS)


    1. B005L60C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B005M97 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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

    2. B005LYM

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.