Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LH Removal

4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

5. SEPARATE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.





6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Loosen the nut on the rear suspension member side.





NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.





(c) Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.





7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.





NOTICE:
Hold the rear shock absorber with coil spring to prevent it from falling accidentally.