Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
3. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal
4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK FRAME LH Removal
8. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD
9. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
10. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal
11. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET Removal
12. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
13. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





(a) Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle beam to prevent damage.





(b) Remove the 2 nuts from the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).
(c) Remove the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) bolt from the under-side of the vehicle.





(d) Remove the nut and spacer from the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side).
(e) Remove the rear shock absorber with coil spring while slowly lowering the jack.
NOTE: Seat the jack so that no extra load is placed on the shock absorber on the opposite side of the vehicle.