Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A). |
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(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A). |
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(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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for A25A-FXS: Click here
5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cap from the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
| (b) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt. |
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(c) Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
| (d) Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly. NOTICE:
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| (e) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH. |
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6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
| (a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly. |
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8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
| (a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings. |
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9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
| (a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar. |
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