| Replacement |
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Remove the front wheel & tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts.
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| 3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
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| 4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
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| 5. |
Remove the front strut assembly and than loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
| Disassembly |
| 1. |
Compress the coil spring with a SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary. |
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Loosen the self-locking nut.
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and damage. |
| 2. |
Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration. |
| 3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Components 1. Insulator cap2. Upper locking nut3. Self locking nut4. Insulator 5. Strut bearing6. Spring upper pad7. Strut dust cover & Bumper rubber8.
Replacement 1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing") 3. Remove the SVM unit (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A) and mounting bolts. Installation 1. Install the SVM unit.
Inspection 1. Press the OFF switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the MODE switch. DisplayFail description00Normal23Auto defog sensor OPEN24Auto defog sensor SHORT43Defog door potentiometer OPEN/SHORT44Defog door potentiometer * Diagnostic procedure refer to DTC code.