Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026DDZ
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension): REMOVAL; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

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 coil spring removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): UTILITY

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

for TMC Made

  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform "Calibration"
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

w/ Electric Parking Brake System: 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Electric Parking Brake System TMC Made): UTILITY

w/o Electric Parking Brake System: 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Electric Parking Brake System TMC Made): UTILITY

for TMMMS Made

  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

w/ Electric Parking Brake System: 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Electric Parking Brake System TMMMS Made): UTILITY

w/o Electric Parking Brake System: 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Electric Parking Brake System TMMMS Made): UTILITY

Tire

ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)

Active Torque Split AWD System

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): ACTIVE TORQUE SPLIT AWD SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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 FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for Gasoline Model AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

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4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for Gasoline Model AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

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6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) w/ Cover:

for Hatchback: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL+

for Sedan: Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Sedan): REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) w/ Cover:

for Hatchback: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL+

for Sedan: Click here 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Sedan): REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback)

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9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for Sedan with Stabilizer Bar)

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10. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

(a) for 2WD:

(1) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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Matchmark

(b) for AWD:

(1) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(c) Loosen the nut (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

(d) Using a 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

Jack

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

NOTICE:

  • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured. (except Gasoline Model AWD)
  • Loosen the bolt with the nut secured. (for Gasoline Model AWD)

(f) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.

11. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the vehicle.

12. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.