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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM472979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the lower control arm with a jack.
  4. Disconnect the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
  5. Disconnect the shock electrical connector and remove the wiring from the control arm.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts securing the shock to the control arm.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Trunk Trim, Upper Shock, Dust Cover & Nuts
    GM105016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull the trunk trim back to gain access to the upper shock.
  8. Remove the upper shock dust cover.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and the reinforcement from the shock.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Shock
    GM337438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shock from the vehicle.
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