Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.3 (SCP12_, SCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Coil spring

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Yaris P1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 10

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 11

Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.

Step 12

Take out the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Professionals recommend:
Examine suspension spring rubber spacers. Replace them if needed.
Step 13

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.

Step 15

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 16

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 17

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 18

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 88 Nm torque.
Step 19

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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