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Electronically-Controlled Damper Model

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link front (upper part).
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  4. Remove the bolt and then remove the brake hose bracket.
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  5. Remove the harness bracket and the electric damper harness ABS assembly front.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolts, and remove the harness bracket and the electric damper harness ABS assembly front.
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  6. Remove the strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly.
    2. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
      CAUTION:

      Turn and remove the nut while holding the bolt side. 

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    3. Remove the nuts, and remove the strut assembly.
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