Front Strut: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the front strut assembly.
1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
3. Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
4. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
  CAUTION: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Flange Bolts For Strut Assembly
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5. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut
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