ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (for Front Side): Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
   NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH 
   1. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber cap.
   2. Disconnect the connector from absorber control actuator.
   3. Disconnect the absorber cap from wire harness.
   Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Cap Nuts

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5. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR 
   1. Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° to remove it from the front pneumatic cylinder.
      NOTE:

      • Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.
      • Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
      Fig 2: Removing Absorber Control Actuator

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