Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe (See page for 2GR-FE,
for 1AR-FE).

3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH. NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear height control sensor link from hanging down.

5. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH

8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly. Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark

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

NOTICE:

Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

(c) Remove the nut (B), the No. 2 camber adjust cam, the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

HINT:

When removing the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH. NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

13. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

(a) Separate the 5 clips to remove the No. 1 floor under cover. HINT: Remove the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips.

14. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the frame wire from the body.

15. SEPARATE NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to separate the No. 3 floor wire from the rear suspension member.

16. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 3 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *1 Wooden Block *2 Jack HINT: Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers.

(c) Lower the rear suspension member to the point shown in the illustration. Length (A): 100 mm (3.94 in.)

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, the nut and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member. NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.