Strut Assembly: Removal

On coupe, remove left or right rear quarter window molding. On sedan, remove left or right upper body lock pillar finish molding. On all models, fold down rear seat backs. On sedan and wagon, remove rear seat side bolsters. On wagon, remove left or right shock tower cover.
On coupe, remove package shelf retaining screws. Remove speaker grilles from package shelf. Remove seat belt bezel and seat belts from package shelf. Remove package shelf carpeting.
On all models, raise and support vehicle using hoist. Remove rear wheel. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts. Lower vehicle, and place floor jack under knuckle. Raise floor jack, and support knuckle. Remove and discard 3 strut-to-body mounting nuts. Raise hoist and lower strut assembly from body. Remove 2 previously loosened strut-to-knuckle bolts. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.