Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 4WD (ZRE154_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 2.0 D-4D (ADE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.4 D-4D (NDE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.6 (ZRE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.4 (ZZE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.33 Dual-VVTi (NRE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.6 (ZRE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.33 Dual-VVTi (NRE150_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Clip removal tool
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
  3. Step 3
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the lower lining of the boot.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the clips of the boot front lower lining.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the boot front lower lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Lift up the central plastic cover (the battery cover).
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the seat belt trim cover.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the plastic door sill plate.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener and remove the boot side sound insulation.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  16. Step 16
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  17. Step 17
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the wheel.
  20. Step 20
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 24
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Auris E15. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  27. Step 27
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  28. Step 28
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota Auris E15
  29. Step 29
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  30. Step 30
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  31. Step 31
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    Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
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