REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly (LH Side).
Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly with rear lower stabilizer bracket.
Tech Tips
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
Hold the rear lower stabilizer bracket between aluminium plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the nut and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear lower stabilizer bracket.
Tech Tips
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
Remove the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly (RH Side).
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear Fender Mudguard)
Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 hexagon screws.
Remove the 2 screws and rear quarter panel mudguard sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 screws and grommet.
Remove the 4 screws.
Remove the 2 bolts and 3 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector.
REMOVE REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector (A).
Using the procedures below, disconnect the connector (B).
Using a screwdriver, release the lever's lock.*1
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.*2
Disconnect the ECU connector.*3
Note
When disconnecting the connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.
Remove the 4 nuts and rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.
Note
Take care not to damage the wire harness and connectors of the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.
Avoid any impact to the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.
Do not drop the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear active stabilizer control actuator assembly.