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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove wiper module. Refer to WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the upper strut mounting nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
    G01499546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.

  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel.
  5. Scribe the strut to the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Steering Knuckle
    G01499547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut Lower Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G01499548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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