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Old 03-10-2009, 06:20 PM
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I'm trying to install some new rear shocks. How exactly do I get to the top bolt to uninstall the old ones? I don't want to take apart my entire interior if I don't have to.

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Old 03-10-2009, 06:46 PM
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fold down the rear seat, then find the cutouts in the carpet (complete the cut if necessary). peel back the carpet, and take out the styrofoam inserts. That will allow you to get to the bolts.
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So I don't have to take out the sail panels? If I do how do I take those out? I have no experience with the interior obviously.
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no you dont have to take out sail panels, just peel back the carpet far enough till you can see the styrofoam
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I'll give it a try this weekend when I have time again. Thanks.
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no problem, good luck!
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Like mentioned, the shock mounts to an area behind the backseat. The carpet is perforated on each side for this reason.
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It's pretty easy ! I did mine for the first time last week. The only hard part was removing the rusted bolts from the bottom.
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Well did you get them bad boys on?
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I just got done installing them. Thanks again for the help guys.
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