Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (for Hatchback) Removal
6. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Sedan) Removal
7. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Sedan) Removal
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (for Hatchback) Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
11. REMOVE COWL TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL (for Sedan) Removal
13. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL
Hatchback: Removal
Sedan: Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL





15. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) 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.





16. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) w/ ABS:
(1) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
(b) w/o ABS:
(1) Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose.
17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
18. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





(a) 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.





(b) Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.
(c) Remove No. 2 suspension support.
(d) Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.