PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for Fixed Seat Type)
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (for Fold Down Seat Type)
REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
SEPARATE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH (for LH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and open the 2 covers.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 rope hook assemblies.
Remove the 5 clips.
Separate the luggage compartment trim cover LH from the body.
SEPARATE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH (for RH Side)
REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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.