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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing in Front Suspension.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Strut Mount To Body Nuts & Bolts
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  4. Remove the strut mount to body nut (1) in the trunk area.
  5. Remove the strut bolts (3) from inside the fender well.
    6. Fig 2: Strut To Spindle View
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  6. Remove the strut knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3) from the strut (1).
  7. Remove the strut (1) from the vehicle.
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