Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
for LHD:
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.
for RHD:
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.
Note
Remove the clip labeled A by turning it to prevent the engine room side cover LH and bracket from being damaged.
Tech Tips
The clip labeled A cannot be removed from the engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber cap.
Disconnect the connector from the absorber control actuator.
Disconnect the absorber cap from the wire harness.
REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° to remove it from the front pneumatic cylinder.
Note
Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.
Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.