REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Camry [03/2020

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001MOS7
Model Year Start: 2020	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [03/2020 - 10/2020]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Camry [03/2020 - 10/2020]

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 trailing arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.	VSC disabled or malfunctioning DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminated ABS warning light illuminated	w/ Electric Parking Brake System w/o Electric Parking Brake System
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	Measurement of ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Intelligent clearance sonar system Intuitive parking assist system
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system	for Initialization for Calibration
	Television camera controller initialization Adjust steering angle Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization for Calibration

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

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4. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) Remove the bolt and 2 clips (A).

(2) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) Remove the bolt and 2 clips (A).

(2) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and clip (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

6. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

7. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

8. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the nut and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

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10. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Transmission Jack

(b) for 2WD:

(1) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(1) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

(a) Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.

12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.