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).
Accessories
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown
on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage
your engine if they are not removed ...
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M+S” tires,
snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles
when driving.
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