Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
- Some system need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ( Repair Instruction - Initialization).
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal
5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal
6. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH
(a) for power seat:
Remove the seat cushion Removal.
(b) for ottoman:
Remove the seat cushion Removal.
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH
(a) for power seat:
Remove the seat cushion Removal.
(b) for ottoman:
Remove the seat cushion Removal.
9. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) Removal
10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) for power seat:
Remove the seatback Removal.
(b) for ottoman:
Remove the seatback Removal.
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Ottoman) Removal
12. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
(a) for power seat:
Remove the seatback Removal.
(b) for ottoman:
Remove the seatback Removal.
13. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) Removal
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal
15. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal
16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
18. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH Removal
19. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH Removal
20. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH Removal
21. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH Removal
22. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR Removal
24. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH Removal
25. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Removal
26. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET Removal
27. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
28. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
29. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
30. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal
31. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH Removal
32. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR Removal
33. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Pinch and pull the tube connector to release it.
(b) Using SST, pull out the height control tube from the pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber.
SST: 09730-00010
NOTICE:
After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

(d) Remove the nut from the lower side of the shock absorber.
(e) Angle the axle carrier's upper tip toward the vehicle's outer side, and remove the shock absorber and washer.
34. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE O-RING
HINT: It is unnecessary to perform the following procedures if the pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber has been replaced with a new one.

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.