Hello aviators

Trying to locate the TC lingo on rewriting the class 4 flight instructor rating after the rating expired more than 2 years?

Because my class 4 has been expired more than 2 years , I need a new flight test and written exam. Do I need a recommend to write it before I do the flight portion?

Thank you

CAR 421.66 Renewal of Flight Instructor Rating

(c) Where a flight instructor rating has been invalid for more than 24 months, an applicant for renewal shall:
(amended 1998/09/01)
(i) provide a recommendation from the holder of a Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating in the appropriate category indicating that the applicant is considered competent to complete the written examination(s) and undertake an instructor flight test;
(ii) successfully complete the examination requirement set forth under Knowledge for the appropriate flight instructor rating; and
(iii) successfully complete a flight test for the appropriate flight instructor rating.
(amended 2000/09/01)