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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  2. Move the sound insulator away from the shock tower.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Upper Shock Mounting Nuts
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  3. Remove the upper shock mounting nuts.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 2: View of Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
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  5. Remove the lower shock mounting bolt.
    6. Fig 3: View of Shock Absorber Assembly
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  6. Remove the shock from the vehicle.
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