REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry HV [10/2020

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001T6FZ
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Camry HV	Prod Date Range: [10/2020 - ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry HV [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	Clear zero point calibration data. 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
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	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
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization	Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

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 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

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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.

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.