Damper/Spring Removal and Installation: Removal

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
Remove the rear wheel
Fold down the rear seat-back, then remove the lid (A)
NOTE: Lift up the tab (B) inside underneath the lid first using a flat-tipped screwdriver, then release the hooks

Fig 1: Identifying Lid And Tab
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Remove the damper mounting nuts (A) from the top of the damper

Fig 2: Identifying Damper Mounting Nuts
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Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the knuckle, and remove the brake hose bracket (E)
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut during reassembly

Fig 3: Identifying Self-Locking Nut, Joint Pin, Hex Wrench, Stabilizer Link And Brake Hose Bracket
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Remove the damper lower mounting bolt (F)
NOTE: Use the new mounting bolt during reassembly
Remove the damper/spring (A) by lowering the rear suspension
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body

Fig 4: Identifying Damper/Spring
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