Removal and Installation

Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
Remove the upper shock absorber nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Shock Absorber Nut
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Raise and support the vehicle enough to relax the suspension system.
Remove the shock absorber.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.