ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (for Front Side): Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR 
   1. Check that the control rod of the front shock absorber is in the position shown below. If the control rod is not in the position shown below, turn the control rod to adjust the position and install the absorber control actuator.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Control Rod Angle

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   2. Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket.
   3. Turn the actuator clockwise 40° until a click is felt.
   NOTE:

   • Before turning the actuator, make sure to check that the actuator output shaft and control rod are securely connected.
   • Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.
   • Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
   Fig 2: Turning Actuator Clockwise

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2. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH 
   1. Connect the connector to the absorber control actuator.
   2. Install the absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (202 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Nuts & Shock Absorber Cap

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   3. Connect the wire harness to the absorber cap.
3. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
   1. Perform INITIALIZATION .
   NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
   1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).