Spring Rear, Replacing (Four-C): Removal

Removing the upper mounting for the shock absorber 

Fig 1: Removing Nut For Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Using Tool And A Torx Wrench As A Counter Hold

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Remove the floor carpet.

Fold the rear seat backrest forward.

Remove: 

• the clips and fold out the front edge of the side panel in the cargo compartment
• the soundproofing
• the nut for the upper mounting for the shock absorber. Use socket: 9995500 .

Installing the retaining strap 

Fig 2: Restraining Strap Between Control Arms

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• Raise the car
• Install a restraining strap between the control arms. Tighten lightly.

Removing the brake caliper 

Fig 3: Brake Caliper Mounting Screws

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Remove: 

• the wheel
• ABS sensor and the cable from the wheel spindle
• the brake caliper mounting screws. Hang up the ABS line and the brake caliper. Use a piece of wire.

Disconnecting the connector 

Fig 4: Connectors On Top Of Sub-Frame

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Disconnect the connector on top of the sub-frame. Pull the connector off the rail on the sub-frame and out to the side. Pull up and open the connector.

Removing the shock absorber 

Fig 5: Removing Shock Absorber

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Disconnect the cable harness from the sub-frame and the control arm for the shock absorbers.

Remove: 

• the screw
• the shock absorber.

Removing the spring 

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Spring

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Use hydraulic piston: 9512911 using claw: 9512914 and extension: 9512937 .

Compress the spring.

Remove: 

• the grommet
• the spring.