For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear strut lower nut-to-knuckle.
4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement .

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the rear strut with upper nut-to-body and rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement .

Tighten
Tighten the rear strut upper nuts-to-body to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

2. Install the rear strut with lower nut-to-knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the rear strut lower nuts-to-knuckle to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).