CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY LH (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY RH (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH
REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for Fixed Seat Type)
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for Fold Down Seat Type)
SEPARATE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
Turn back the luggage compartment trim cover until the absorber control actuator can be seen.
| *a | 40° |
Disconnect the connector.
Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° to remove it from the rear actuator support bracket.
Note
Do not turn the absorber control actuator more than 40°.
Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.