Front Shock Absorber (For Sedan) Removal

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.

Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.

Remove the nut and front wiper arm.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 3 claws and remove the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH.

Disengage the 3 clips, the 4 claws and the 8 hooks.

Remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

Disconnect the washer hoses.

Disengage the 5 hooks.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Slide the wiper link. Disengage the meshing of the rubber pin, then disconnect the connector and remove the front wiper motor and link.

Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front air shutter seal RH.

Disengage the wire harness clamp.

Remove the 2 bolts and remove the cowl top to cowl inner brace.

Remove the 8 bolts and remove the cowl top panel outer.

Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.

Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose.

Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and separate the shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

HINT:

Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.

Remove No. 2 suspension support.

Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.