Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Tool, Rear Ride Height Torque, Model 3
(1137855-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover -
Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil
spring.
Note: Make sure that the spindle will go through
the body opening when the LH rear suspension is
compressed.
Position a support stand underneath the LH rear
suspension.
Break the nut loose that attaches the LH rear lower
aft link to the subframe.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper
to the LH rear lower aft link.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
lower aft link to the knuckle.
Use a 3/4 ton underhoist stand to hold the coil
spring while slowly lowering the support stand to
release the LH rear lower aft link from the knuckle.
Note: Attach a bungee cord from the LH rear
lower aft link to the coil spring to assist, if
needed.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
lower aft link to the subframe, and then remove the link
from the vehicle.
Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in
Park then do one of the following then pull the
rear trunk open:
Touch the associated OPEN button on the
touchscreen.
Double-click the rear trunk button on the
key fob accessory.
Touch the trunk button on the mobile app.
With
Remove
Remove the front LH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH front
airbag sensor.
Remove the bolt that attaches the airbag sensor to the front end carrier,
and then remove the s