Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove and discard the bolt and nut that attach the
rear toe link to the knuckle.
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the bolt and nut that attach the
rear toe link to the rear subframe, and then remove the
rear toe link from the vehicle.
Install
Hand tighten the bolts and nuts that attach the rear
toe link to the subframe and the knuckle.
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear suspension
cover to the lower control arm.
Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil
spring. Line up the hooks per image and verify that the
spindle goes through the body opening when the
suspension is compressed.
Position a support stand underneath the LH rear
suspension, and then raise the support stand to simulate
vehicle at ride height.
Note: Use the rear ride height torque gauge to
verify that the rear suspension is set to ride
height specifications and adjust the support
stand or spring compressor tool , if necessary.
Measure the distance between the bottom of the
quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make
sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The
distance should measure 378 mm.
Fasten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe
link to the knuckle and mark the bolt and nut area with
a paint pen.
Torque 76 Nm
Fasten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe
link to the subframe and mark the bolt and nut area with
a paint pen.
Torque 85 Nm
Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear
suspension.
Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil
spring.
Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear
suspension cover to the lower control arm.
Torque 6 Nm
Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Check the four wheel alignment. See Four Wheel
Alignment (Check).
Remove
Remove the package tray trim. See Trim - Package Tray (Remove and
Install).
Disconnect the trunk electrical harness connectors.
Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the ground strap to the body.
Push the trunk electrical wiring harness through the bulkhead.
Remove t
Remove
Release the LH lower rocker panel bolt covers.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH lower rocker panel cover to the
body.
Torque 5 Nm
Front
Rear
Release the clips that attach the LH lower rocker panel cover to the
front and rear wheel arch liners.
Rele