REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]

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Warning

•  Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Align the rear crossmember component and rear upper arm and mark them.

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2.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

3.  Release the electric parking brake.

4.  Switch the ignition off.

5.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

6.  Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connector installed to the rear crossmember. (With auto leveling sensor)

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8.  Remove the auto leveling sensor. (With auto leveling sensor)

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9.  Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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10.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Floor under cover No.2 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Floor under cover No.1 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Brace bar

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(4)  Tunnel member

(5)  TWC (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T].)

(6)  Protector (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Rear lateral link (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Rear lower arm (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11.  Disconnect the rear upper arm from the hub support. (See REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)

12.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

14.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

15.  Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (With auto leveling sensor) (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.)

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Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note

Warning

•  Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

1.  Support the rear crossmember with the jack and remove the nuts.

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2.  Remove the rear crossmember component.

Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolts and nuts with the vehicle lifted up.

(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

Rear Crossmember Component Installation Note

Warning

•  Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

1.  Support the rear crossmember component and install the rear crossmember.

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