Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove hood rear seal (1), and then remove cowl top garnish (2) from vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Cowl Top Garnish From Vehicle
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NOTE: When servicing component parts of strut assembly, beforehand loosen strut nut a little before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note that the nut must not be removed at this point.
Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket.
When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Joint From Strut Bracket
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Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1). Remove brake hose (2) from bracket and wheel speed sensor harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in figure.
Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).

Fig 3: Removing Strut Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper (2).
NOTE: Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.

Fig 4: Removing Rebound Stopper
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Remove strut assembly.