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Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

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

    NOTE:
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH 
  4. REMOVE SPARE TIRE 
  5. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. REMOVE LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2015 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2020 - ]

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2015 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2020 - ]

  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [08/2015 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [08/2020 - ]

  9. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and stabilizer control valve protector.
      GTY228306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID 
    1. Loosen the bleeder plug on the stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly and drain suspension fluid.
      GTY639175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      • 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) 

  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER TUBE PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front stabilizer tube protector.
      GTY228308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front stabilizer control tube insulator.
      GTY629070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When replacing the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly, do not install the front stabilizer control tube insulator as it becomes unnecessary.

  13. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. When disconnecting the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly before replacement:
      GTY656912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Front Stabilizer with Tube Cylinder Assembly
      1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
      2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly.
    2. When disconnecting the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly after replacement:
      GTY680502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Front Stabilizer with Tube Cylinder Assembly
      1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
      2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly.
      3. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts.
  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. When removing the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly before replacement:
      GTY670883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Front Stabilizer with Tube Cylinder Assembly
      *a Cut position - -
      1. Using a hacksaw, cut the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly at the position shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:
        • Do not cut your fingers, etc.
        • Wear protective goggles.
        NOTE:
        • Wrap protective tape around the cut ends of the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly.
        • Use a piece of cloth to protect the body from becoming damaged.
      2. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly side).
      3. Remove the bolt and front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly side).
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the drive shaft boot is not damaged during removal.

    2. When removing the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly after replacement:
      GTY678586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Front Stabilizer with Tube Cylinder Assembly
      1. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly side).
      2. Remove the bolt (labeled A) and clamp from the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly.
        GTY628591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Front Stabilizer with Tube Cylinder Assembly - -
      3. Remove the bolt (labeled B), and then disconnect the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (front stabilizer with tube cylinder assembly side).
      4. Remove the front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (lower part) and front No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (upper part).
        GTY665587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Front No. 1 Stabilizer Control Tube Assembly (Upper Part) *2 Front No. 1 Stabilizer Control Tube Assembly (Lower Part)
  15. REMOVE FUEL PUMP CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  16. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )

  17. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. When disconnecting the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly before replacement:
      1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
        GTY613578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the 2 union bolts of the rear stabilizer control cylinder and the 2 pressure port gaskets.
        GTY672827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. When disconnecting the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly after replacement:
      GTY614030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts from the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
      2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 flare nuts.
      3. Remove the 2 union bolts of the rear stabilizer control cylinder and the 2 pressure port gaskets.
        GTY672827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. When removing the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly before replacement:
      GTY654126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Rear Stabilizer Control Cylinder
      *a Cut position - -
      1. Remove the 5 bolts and disconnect the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly.
      2. Using a hacksaw, cut the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly at the position shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:
        • Do not cut your fingers, etc.
        • Wear protective goggles.
        NOTE:
        • Cut the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly while securely holding down the cut position.
        • Use a piece of cloth to protect the body from becoming damaged.
        • Wrap protective tape around the cut ends of the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly.
      3. Remove the cut rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly side).
      4. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the cut rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (rear stabilizer control cylinder side) while sliding it to the right to remove it.
        GTY613565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        Performing this procedure with 2 persons may make the removal easier.

    2. When removing the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly after replacement:
      GTY652608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stabilizer Control with Accumulator Housing Assembly *2 Rear Stabilizer Control Cylinder
      1. Remove the 2 bolts (labeled A) and disconnect the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (stabilizer control with accumulator housing assembly side).
      2. Remove the 3 bolts (labeled B) and disconnect the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (rear stabilizer control cylinder side).
      3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly (rear stabilizer control cylinder side) while sliding it to the right to remove it.
        GTY657653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the rear No. 1 stabilizer control tube assembly is not deformed, as the gaps shown by arrows A and B in the illustration are small.

        HINT: 

        Performing this procedure with 2 persons may make the removal easier.

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