Remove
Open the hood.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
Release the clip that attaches t
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
Special tool required for this procedure:
1451839-00-A SKT, EP10 LOW PROFILE
1115031-00-A EXT, WOBBLE, 1/4" DR, 1.25"
Remove
Drain the oil from the rear drive unit. See Gearbox
Flu
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front LH lower compliance
link to the knuckle.