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Removal (I30)

  1. Remove luggage compartment trim panels. Remove strut cap and strut upper mounting bolts. Raise and support vehicle. Remove strut lower mounting bolts. Remove strut from vehicle. Clamp strut assembly in vise with Strut Attachment (ST35652000).
  2. Mark spring, spring seat, and shock absorber for reassembly reference. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, piston rod lock. Compress spring with Spring Compressor (HT71780000) until upper spring seat can be turned by hand. Remove piston rod lock nut. Remove spring and spring compressor.