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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the rear accessory panel. Refer to Accessory Panel Replacement - Rear in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the rear storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Rear in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the tool storage compartment. Refer to Tool Storage Compartment Replacement in Interior Trim.
    5. Fig 1: Shock Absorber Fastener Access Pane, Bolts And Nuts
    GM829771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock absorber fastener access panel (1).
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Use a block of wood and a jack in order to support the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the nut and the stabilizer shaft link stud from the lower control arm.
  9. Remove the nut (4) and the bolt (5).
  10. Remove the 3 nuts (2,3,6).
    11. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm And Bolts
    GM829784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 3 bolts (1,3,4).
  12. Move the front of the lower control arm (2) down and toward the outside of the vehicle.
  13. Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
  14. Remove the coil spring, if necessary. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FWD)  or Coil Spring Replacement (AWD) .
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