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.
Remove
Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See End Cap - Instrument
Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH mid A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle -
LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper -
LH (R
Install
Install the LH curtain airbag to the side rail, and then carefully
fasten the clips (x8) that attach the airbag to the side rail.
Warning: If any clips are damaged, the airbag must be replaced.
Install and hand-tighten the bolts that attach the rear portion of the
LH curtain air