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 stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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Click here for 2AR-FE Click here for A25A-FKS Click here for 2GR-FKS |
CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)
Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).
Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)
Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).
Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
for 2AR-FE: Click here
for A25A-FKS: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
Tech Tips
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
Note
Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.
| *a | Wooden Block |
| *b | Jack |
Using a jack and a 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.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.