Rear Strut Assembly: Removal
- Remove the covering self side trim, rear seat belt retractor, luggage side trim and covering self mounting bracket.
- Remove the rear strut upper mounting nuts (3).
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Disconnect the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring from the rear strut.
- Remove the stabilizer bar link.
- Remove the strut and carrier mounting bolts(2).CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear strut.
- Remove the rear strut assembly.