Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injure or death, or damage to the vehicle.

Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Auto Leveling Sensor Link
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)

When the auto leveling sensor link is disconnected, perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (Refer to HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)

Fig 2: Rear Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note .)
3	Upper spring seat rubber
4	Rear coil spring (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note .)
5	Lower spring seat rubber