Rear Shock Absorber (For Sedan) Removal

Hold the front edge of the rear seat cushion cover pad and lift it up, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the 2 hooks.

NOTICE:

Hold the area around the hooks so as to avoid deforming the rear seat cushion frame.

Pass the rear seat inner belt through the slit in the rear seat cushion cover pad, disengage the hook between the rear seat cushion cover pad and the rear seatback, and remove the rear seat cushion cover pad.

Remove the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both sides.

Remove the rear center seat outer belt from the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.

Remove the 3 bolts.

Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the rear seatback.

Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

Remove the 2 nuts while keeping the piston rod from rotating.

Remove the cushion retainer and suspension support.

Remove the bolt while keeping the nut from rotating and remove the shock absorber.

NOTICE:

Remove the nut on the bolt side because the one on the lower side is a jam nut.