How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.8 Hybrid (ZWE186_) Toyota Auris Estate
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). 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
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Replacement: shock absorbers – TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). 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 TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    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.
  2. Step 3
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the lower lining of the boot.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the clips of the boot front lower lining.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the boot front lower lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Lift up the central plastic cover (the battery cover).
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the seat belt trim cover.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the plastic door sill plate.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener and remove the boot side sound insulation.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. 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.
  14. Step 15
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  15. Step 16
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  16. Step 17
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the wheel.
  18. Step 20
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. 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.
  21. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 24
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_). 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.
  25. Step 27
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  26. 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 TOURING SPORTS (ADE18_, ZWE18_, ZRE18_)
  27. Step 29
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  28. Step 30
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  29. 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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