Rear Shock Absorber Removal

Suspension & Axle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Suspension. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  3. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  4. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  5. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  6. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)

  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)

  11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)

  12. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)

  13. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  14. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

  15. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER

  17. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

Rear Shock Absorber -- Removal



1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.

    NOTICE:
    Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

    1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.

    2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

  1. Remove the seat cushion.



2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)


3. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)


4. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate type rear seatback assembly LH.



5. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate type rear seatback assembly RH.



6. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)


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  1. Remove the bolt and rear side seatback assembly LH.



7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.


8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.

    NOTICE:
    Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

    1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.

    2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

  1. Remove the seat cushion.



9. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)


10. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the 2 rear seatback covers.

    NOTICE:
    1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.


11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Separate the 2 rear seat belts.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Disengage the 3 clamps and then separate the cover.



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  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and separate type rear seatback assembly LH.



12. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Separate the rear seat belt.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Removal

  1. Disengage the 3 clamps and then separate the cover.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and separate type rear seatback assembly RH.



13. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


14. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber LH.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.


15. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring and rear axle carrier.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to remove the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.


16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 4 claws and the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.



17. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Loosen the lock nut of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not remove the lock nut.
    2. Only loosen the nut when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.


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  1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
    2. Keep one bolt inserted to secure the hub and disc rotor.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  1. Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the rear speed sensor is disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.