Hotchkis 80410-1 IS300 Stage 1 TVS Kit User Manual
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3)
Use a 12mm socket or wrench to loosen and remove the nuts securing the top of the strut.
Retain the nuts for later re-installation.
4)
Use a jack to slowly raise the front of the car and support on jack stands. The struts will slowly
drop free of the holes in the body, but will not fall out. Remove the front wheels. From this step
on it is best to work on each strut separately.
5)
Use a 10mm wrench or socket to loosen and remove the small bolt holding the brake line to the
strut assembly. Use a 10mm wrench to disconnect the ride height sensor from the body on the
driver’s side of the vehicle. Retain all hardware for later re-installation.
6)
Use a 14mm wrench and a 5mm Allen wrench to loosen and remove the nut holding the top part
of the end link to the sway bar. Retain the hardware for later re-installation.