To remove the shock absorber, first, take the car to a high position and securely place jack stands underneath it. Locate an appropriate hole and align the lower suspension arm which has to be supported in the same position throughout the process by a floor jack. Pull the steering wheel downwards and unlock the clips before levering the rear of the panel. If the car model is equipped with the Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension, then setting will require the following: deficient the cover; disconnecting the TEMS actuator electrical connector; lifting the actuator upward starting from the upper part of the designated shock absorber. Next eliminate the upper mounting nuts of the shock absorber assembly, applying force on the rod, if necessary, lock it while loosening with the wrench or locking pliers. Next, the lower mounting bolt and nut are to be undone and with the lower end out of the mounting bracket, shock absorber assembly is to be pulled out from the car. For installation, position the inner washer and rubber insulator on the shock rod, then insert rod through the upper mounting hole and pushing upwards will position the lower shock eye in the mounting bracket and is to be tightened using the bolt and nut. First, it is necessary to fit the upper mounting rubber insulator and the dished washer on the shock rod and then to screw the nut and tighten it on it. If the model has TEMS, fit the actuator and connect the electrical connector. Last of all, reattach the side trim panel on the interior part of the trunk.