Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001542G
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [07/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 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

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Clear zero point calibration data.
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

2018 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 09/2018]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM: CALIBRATION 2019 - 2020 MY Camry HV [09/2018 - 10/2020]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

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

2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION for Calibration
  • Television camera controller initialization
  • Adjust steering angle
  • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Panoramic view monitor system

2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION for Calibration

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization

Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ AFS): INITIALIZATION

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

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL+

2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the bolt and clip (A).

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

3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for RH Side)

(a) Remove the bolt and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

4. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

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

5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL+

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

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

7. 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.

8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET

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