Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

Remove the trunk trim panel assembly-side (sedan model) or rear floor mat (OUTBACK model).
- Sedan model: Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM .
- OUTBACK model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Trim Panel Assembly-Side And Rear Floor Mat
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Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Remove the bolts and nuts and lower the rear lateral link.
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
3. Disconnect the rear lateral link.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Lower Rear Lateral Link Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the shock absorber mount nut.

Fig 3: Locating Shock Absorber Mount Nuts
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Remove the shock absorber.