Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the wire guide grommet (A) from both sides of the axle beam.
Position a floor jack under lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B). Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
Remove the damper mounting bolt (C) that connects the axle beam and the damper (D).
Remove the access panel (A) from the cargo area side trim.
Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).
Remove the damper mounting washer (D) and the damper rubber mount (E) from the top of the damper.
Compress the damper unit (A) by hand, and remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
Remove the damper rubber mount (B).
Dashboard Vent Removal/Installation
Side Vent
Click here for an interactive version of this procedure (driver's,
passenger's).
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or its related parts.
Pull the upper portion ( ...
MAP Sensor Replacement
Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (A).
Remove the MAP sensor (B).
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).
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Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
Special Tools Required
Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
If the ball joint boot is ...