Installation
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension): INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
* A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Standard Bolt - Specified Torque For Standard Bolts.
1. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE O-RING
HINT
It is unnecessary to perform the following procedures if the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber has been replaced with a new one.
(a) Apply a light coat of MP grease No. 2 to 2 new O-rings.
(b) Install the 2 O-rings and a new plate to a height control tube or equivalent, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Set the plate between the 2 O-rings.
(c) Insert the tube end with the 2 O-rings and plate into the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber. Then, lightly push in the O-rings and plate with a thick piece of paper.
(d) While holding the O-rings and plate in place with the paper, slowly pull out the tube.
(e) Install a new tube connector.
NOTICE:
Push in the tube connector until a "click" sound is heard.
2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the rear shock absorber on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.
Torque : 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
(b) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber lower side on the rear axle carrier with the washer and new nut.
(c) Insert the height control tube into the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber.
(d) Pinch the connector No. 1 and set its tips into the groove of the shock absorber.
3. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Check that the control rod of the rear shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position and install the absorber control actuator.
(b) Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket. Turn the actuator clockwise approximately 40° until a click is felt.
NOTICE:
Do not excessively turn the actuator.
4. CONNECT CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the connector to the shock absorber control actuator.
5. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
(a) Install the shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.
Torque : 14 Nm (143 kgf-cm, 10 ft-lbf)
6. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation
7. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
8. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
9. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Installation
10. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET Installation
11. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Installation
12. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Installation
13. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
(a) Install the side garnish for standard body Installation.
(b) Install the side garnish for long body Installation.
14. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
15. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
(a) Install the garnish for standard body Installation.
(b) Install the garnish for long body Installation.
16. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
17. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
(a) Install the scuff plate for standard body Installation.
(b) Install the scuff plate for long body Installation.
18. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
19. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Installation
20. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Installation
21. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY CENTER (for Power Seat) Installation
22. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Install the seatback for power seat Installation.
(b) Install the seatback for ottoman Installation.
23. INSTALL REAR SEAT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Ottoman) Installation
24. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the seatback for power seat Installation.
(b) Install the seatback for ottoman Installation.
25. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY CENTER (for Power Seat) Installation
26. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Install the seat cushion for power seat Installation.
(b) Install the seat cushion for ottoman Installation.
27. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the seat cushion for power seat Installation.
(b) Install the seat cushion for ottoman Installation.
28. INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH Installation
29. INSTALL NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR Installation
30. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Install the rear tires.
Torque : 140 Nm (1428 kgf-cm, 104 ft-lbf)
(b) Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder assembly with rear shock absorber with air.
(c) Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
(d) Remove the rear tires.
(e) Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is placed in a horizontal position.
31. TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Tighten the nut on the axle carrier.
Torque : 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)
32. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
33. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Installation
34. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(a) Perform initialization Testing and Inspection.
NOTICE:
Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
35. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque : 140 Nm (1428 kgf-cm, 104 ft-lbf)
36. CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE
(a) Check the connection of the tubes for air leakage Operation Check.
37. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM
(a) Check the suspension control system Operation Check.
38. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Rear Wheel Alignment.
39. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check the speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure.
40. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
(a) Adjust the headlight Adjustments.