STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE (w/ KDSS) REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ Illumination:

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Remove the 6 bolts and side step.

      A009AA6

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00O712

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR


    1. A00XDWH

      Remove the 2 bolts and stabilizer control valve protector.

  7. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID


    1. A00XFLG

      Loosen the bleeder plug on the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly and drain suspension fluid.

      Tech Tips


      • Drain suspension fluid when performing operations related to the hydraulic circuits.

      • Draining suspension fluid decreases suspension fluid pressure.

    2. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER TUBE PROTECTOR


    1. A00XFIU

      Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer tube protector.

  9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE INSULATOR


    1. A00XJOB

      Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer control tube insulator.

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE

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    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 4 flare nuts.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer control tubes.

  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE

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    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts.

    2. Remove the 2 union bolts of the rear stabilizer control cylinder and the 2 pressure port gaskets.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts and rear stabilizer control tubes.

  12. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. A00XJ21

      Disconnect the connector, and then detach the clamp from the sensor bracket.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and stabilizer control with accumulator housing.

      Note

      Do not disassemble the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly or expose it to an open flame as the accumulator of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly contains gas.