Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026EAE
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]

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 stabilizer bar 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

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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

(a) w/ Cover:

(1) Remove the 3 bolts and clip (A).

(2) Disengage the clip (B) to remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

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

(a) w/ Cover:

(1) Remove the 3 bolts.

(2) Disengage the clip to remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for AWD)

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for AWD)

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6. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for AWD)

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

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8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cap from the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

(b) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(c) Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

(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, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for AWD)

(a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for AWD)

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.