Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement Base Sedan

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



2. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolt.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft and insulator.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator retaining bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement Extended Sedan

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
3. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector from the underbody wiring harness.
4. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) vent valve solenoid harness electrical connector from the underbody wiring harness.
5. Suitably support the gas tank.
6. Remove the front fuel tank strap bolts.
7. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
8. Lower the fuel tank as necessary for access.



9. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Raise the fuel tank into position.
5. Install the fuel tank heat shield.
6. Install the front fuel tank strap bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

7. Remove support from the fuel tank.
8. Connect the EVAP vent valve solenoid harness electrical connector to the underbody wiring harness.
9. Connect the fuel pump module electrical connector to the underbody wiring harness.
10. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle.