Thanks for this DIY, really came in handy along with the complete service manual posted in another topic. Some suggestions...
After removing the 2 bolts on the lower control arm, my friend and I could barely budge the the lower control arms to pull out/position in the strut. Took me 2 hours to wrestle the strut out then maneuver it back in on my own. Then 1 hour for the other side with help from a friend. That time was pure wrestling/elbow grease and excludes any bolting/unbolting time. Probably would've been world's easier removing all 4 bolts on the LCA instead of the 2 you suggest.
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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven
12: The clip came out a tiny bit mashed, but did not break and still clipped back in without any problems when I reinstalled the strut assembly. I would be happy to hear advice for getting this clip out easier.
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This clip comes off quite easily if you find the skinny tab inside the slit (indicated in the pic below) which is the perfect size/shape for a flat head screwdriver tip to key right in. Insert the tip below the tab and pull towards you to unlatch the cable (should be effortless).