Front Shock Absorber: Removal

1. Connect the hose to the bleeder plug for the damping force control actuator and loosen the bleeder plug.
   CAUTION: While the fluid is being discharged, the vehicle height will lower suddenly.
   Fig 1: Connecting Hose To Bleeder Plug

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2. After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose.

   Torque: 8.3 N*m (84 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf) 

Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock absorber from the lower arm suspension arm.

   Torque: 135 N*m (1,400 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 2: Removing Bolt, Nut & Shock Absorber

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2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose.

   Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

3. Remove the O-ring and back up ring from the pressure hose.

   HINT:

   At the time of installation, replace the used O-ring and back up ring with new ones.

4. While holding the cushion, remove the nut, cushion, retainer and shock absorber.

   Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Pressure Hose

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5. Remove the cushion and retainer from the shock absorber.