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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Toyota Yaris P1.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  9. Step 11
    Lower the car.
    Step 12
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    Open the boot lid.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
  12. Step 15
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #14 (2 pieces).
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  15. Step 19
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  16. Step 20
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 21
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #14 (2 pieces). Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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