Removal
3-, 4- and 5-door version
1. Detach the cargo area trim panel and place it aside.
2.
CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
Remove the upper shock absorber support mounting nut.
All cars
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
3-, 4- and 5-door version
4. Remove the shock absorber.
"Station wagon"
5.
NOTE: When removing the left shock absorber, it is necessary to disconnect the exhaust system from the rear suspension mount.
Disconnect the exhaust system from the rear suspension support.
6.
NOTE: When removing the left shock absorber, the exhaust heat shield must be removed.
Remove the exhaust system heat shield.
7. Remove the upper shock absorber mounting bolt.
8. Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
"Station wagon"
1.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the vehicle resting on its own wheels.
Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
Cars with load-adjustable shock absorbers
2.
NOTE: Make sure the tab on the upper shock absorber mount faces outward.
Install the shock absorber.
Station wagon version"
3. Install the upper shock absorber mounting bolt.
4.
NOTE: After installing the left shock absorber, the exhaust heat shield must be installed.
Install the exhaust system heat shield.
5.
NOTE: After installing the left shock absorber, the exhaust system must be connected to the rear suspension mount.
Connect the exhaust system to the rear suspension support.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the vehicle resting on its own wheels.
Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
3-, 4-, 5-door version
8.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the vehicle resting on its own wheels.
Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
9.
NOTE: Align the shock absorber strut into the mounting hole.
Lower the car.
10.
CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the vehicle resting on its own wheels.
Install the upper shock absorber support mounting nut.
11. Connect the cargo area trim panel.
12.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the vehicle resting on its own wheels.
Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
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