INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar. NOTICE: Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle. HINT: The cutout of the rear stabilizer bushing can be positioned either up or down.

*a Stopper *b Cutout

2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

(a) Install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH to the rear stabilizer bushing.

*a	Arrow Mark
*b	Identification Mark
	Upper of the Vehicle

3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. INSTALL REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

(a) Install the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear stabilizer bushing.

5. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts. Torque: 78 N·m {795 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

*a Identification Mark

6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A). Torque: 100 N·m {1020 kgf·cm, 74 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt. Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench. Click here When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 159 mm (6.260 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.748 in.)): 71.6 N*m (730 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf)

*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

(b) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

Torque:

81 N·m {826 kgf·cm, 60 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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10. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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12. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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13. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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14. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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15. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

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16. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

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17. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model)

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18. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model)

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19. INSTALL MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Install the main muffler heat insulator to the vehicle body with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

4.9 N·m {50 kgf·cm, 43 in·lbf}

20. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

21. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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22. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK