Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Note: A new lower mounting bolt nut will be required for reassembly.
Removal
1. To gain access to the upper rear suspension strut mount on Hatchback models, release and remove the side trim panel on the appropriate side of the luggage compartment.
2. On Estate models, remove the trim panel trim cover on the appropriate side of the luggage compartment, then loosen the upper and lower panel mounting screws. Release and fold back the carpet.
3. On all models, support the front wheels with chocks, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the appropriate rear wheel.
4. In the luggage compartment, remove the protective cap of the upper strut mount, then loosen the mounting nut and remove the washer. Trying to remember the installation position of each of the components, remove the disc washer, rubber support cushion, ring and spacer bushings.
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5. From under the car, loosen the nut and remove the bolt of the lower support of the rack. Remove the rack.
Note. When assembling, the nut of the mounting bolt must be replaced without fail. Check the rubber cushion of the upper support for signs of material aging and mechanical damage. Replace if necessary.
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Installation
1. Place the rack in its regular place, making sure it is positioned correctly relative to the body elements. Insert the through bolt of the lower support, screw on the nut, tightening it only by hand for now.
2. In the luggage compartment, install the spacer and ring bushings on the rack, then the rubber cushion and disc washer.
3. Install the washer, screw on the upper mounting nut and tighten it to the required torque. Install the protective cap of the upper strut support, then return the decorative panel of the side trim of the luggage compartment to its place.
4. Reinstall the wheel, then lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque. Rock the vehicle to settle the strut components, then tighten the lower strut mount bolt nut to the specified torque.