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).
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