FRONT STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING
1. Install the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings as shown in the illustration.
  
  Note
  
  Be sure to install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushings so that the cutouts face the front of the vehicle.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Press the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH against the frame toward the outside of the vehicle and temporarily tighten bolt A.
2. Install bolt B, fully tighten bolt A, and then install bolts C and D.
  
  Torque:
  
  49 N*m { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
3. Install the skid control sensor wire clamp to the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

Tech Tips

Install the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Install the front stabilizer bar to the vehicle.
  
  Note
  
  The identification mark must be on the right side of the vehicle when installing the front stabilizer bar.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Install the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH on the vehicle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  49 N*m { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

Tech Tips

Install the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  84 N*m { 857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf }
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Install the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front height control sensor link assembly to the front stabilizer bar assembly with the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  5.4 N*m { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
1. Install the engine under cover LH with the bolt.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

Tech Tips

Install the RH side following the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

103 N*m { 1050 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Tech Tips

Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment. Click here
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
1. Prepare the vehicle:
  - Ensure there is no damage or deformation to the body around the headlights.
  - Fill the fuel tank.
  - Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.
  - Make sure that the engine coolant is filled to the specified level.
  - Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.
  - Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools, and jack are in their original positions.
  - Sit a person of average weight (75 kg, 165 lb) in the driver's seat.
PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING
1. Prepare the vehicle:
  - Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above which it cannot.
  - Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.
  - Create a 25 m (82 ft.) distance between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall.
  - Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
  - Position the front wheels straight ahead.
  - Bounce the vehicle up and down to settle the suspension.
    
    Note
    
    A distance of 25 m (82 ft.) between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m (9.84 ft.) to allow for checking and adjustment of headlight aim. (The size of the target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions in the illustration.)
2. Prepare a piece of thick white paper (approximately 2 m (6.6 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width)) to use as a screen.
3. Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
4. Set the screen as shown in the illustration.
  Tech Tips
  
  Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.
  
  Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.
5. Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.
  Tech Tips
  
  The base lines differ for "low beam inspection" and "high beam inspection".
  
  Mark the headlight bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on the headlight, use the center of the headlight bulb or the manufacturer's name marked on the headlight as the center mark.
  1. H Line (Headlight height):
    
    Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line should be at the same height as the headlight bulb center marks of the low beam headlights.
  2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) headlights):
    
    Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark (aligned with the center of the low beam headlight bulbs).
INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING
1. Cover the headlight or disconnect the connector of the headlight on the opposite side to prevent light from the headlight that is not being inspected from affecting the headlight aiming inspection.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Do not disconnect the HID high voltage connector for the bulb when performing this aiming inspection.
  
  Note
  
  Do not keep the headlight covered for more than 3 minutes. The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged due to excessive heat.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  When checking the aim of the high beam, cover the low beam or disconnect the connector.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn on the headlights and check the aiming of each beam.
  Tech Tips
  
  Preferred position for the low beam: Matches preferred cutoff line shown in the illustration.
  
  Preferred position for the high beam: Matches center of intensity shown in the illustration.
  Tech Tips
  
  The illustration shown is for an LHD vehicle, RHD vehicles will project a headlight pattern that is a mirror image.
  
  Since the low beam light and the high beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low beam is correct, the high beam should also be correct. However, check both beams just to make sure.
  
  If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
  
  The low beam cutoff line should be within 48 mm (1.89 in.) and 698 mm (27.4 in.) below the H line as well as 248 mm (9.79 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
  
  If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
  
  The low beam cutoff line should be within 6 mm (0.227 in.) and 83 mm (3.29 in.) below the H line as well as 29 mm (1.17 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
  
  If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
  
  The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 249 mm (9.79 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.
  
  If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
  
  The horizontal line of the preferred low beam cutoff line is 30 mm (1.18 in.) below the H line and point A of the preferred low beam cutoff line is on the V LH or V RH line.
  
  If the alignment distance is 25 m (82 ft.):
  
  The high beam center of intensity should be within 174 mm (6.87 in.) above and 248 mm (9.79 in.) below the H line as well as 248 mm (9.79 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
  
  If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):
  
  The high beam center of intensity should be within 20 mm (0.824 in.) above and 29 mm (1.17 in.) below the H line as well as 29 mm (1.17 in.) left or right of the V LH or V RH line.
ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Aiming Screw A
  
  Adjust the aim vertically:
  
  Adjust the aim of each headlight to the specified range by turning aiming screw A with a screwdriver.
2. When adjusting the vertical axis, note the change in the horizontal axis for correction later.
  
  Note
  
  The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is adjusted too far, loosen it and then retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.
  Tech Tips
  - The low beam light and the high beam light are a unit. Adjusting the aim on the low beam to the correct position should also result in the high beam adjustment being correct.
  - When adjusting the vertical axis of the headlight, the horizontal axis will also change. It is necessary to adjust the vertical position first, and then correct the horizontal position.
  - If it is not possible to correctly adjust headlight aim, check bulb, headlight unit, and headlight unit reflector installation.
  - The headlight aim moves up and to the left when turning the aiming screw clockwise, and it moves down and to the right when turning the aiming screw counterclockwise.
  - Confirm the direction of rotation of the aiming screw by observing it while it is being adjusted. Due to the position of the screwdriver, the direction of rotation of the adjusting screw can be different than the direction of rotation of the screwdriver being used to adjust it.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Aiming Screw B
  
  Adjust the aim horizontally:
  
  Adjust the aim of each headlight to the specified range by turning each aiming screw B with a screwdriver.
  
  Note
  
  The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise direction. If the screw is adjusted too far, loosen it and then retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise direction.
  Tech Tips
  - The low beam light and the high beam light are a unit. Adjusting the aim on the low beam to the correct position should also result in the high beam adjustment being correct.
  - Confirm the direction of rotation of the aiming screw by observing it while it is being adjusted. Due to the position of the screwdriver, the direction of rotation of the adjusting screw can be different than the direction of rotation of the screwdriver being used to adjust it.
  - If it is not possible to correctly adjust headlight aim, check bulb, headlight unit, and headlight unit reflector installation.