FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER(for AWD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front pneumatic cylinder removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Suspension, tires, etc.

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

 Parking support brake system

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  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

  • Rear television camera view adjustment (for Rear camera detection system)

 Panoramic view monitor system

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Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

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Note


  • Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.

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  • In order to prevent the battery from becoming fully depleted, connect the battery charger to the auxiliary battery when turning the power switch on (IG) to charge the battery.

  • Keep the power supply connected to prevent the GTS battery from becoming fully depleted.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (WHEN REPLACING A FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER)

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  2. AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (WHEN REPLACING THE 2 FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS)

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  3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)

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  4. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)

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  5. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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  6. REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET LH

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  7. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. DISCONNECT NO.4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE

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  10. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

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  11. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004S5L

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Disengage the guide to disconnect the absorber control wire.

    4. B004TT4C01
      *a Matchmark

      When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:


      1. Place matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

    5. B004RSFC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the front lower suspension arm assembly LH using a jack and wooden block.

    6. B004SAW

      Remove the nut.

    7. B004UOC

      Remove the front upper shock absorber bracket plate, and disconnect the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

    8. B004XC5

      Remove the 3 nuts from the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side).

    9. Slowly lower the jack and remove the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.

    10. B004UBS

      Remove the nut.

    11. When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:


      1. Remove the No. 2 connector, plate and 2 O-rings.

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  12. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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