Hi,
Firstly, I've done a search but not found what I need... hoping someone can help me out.

I have badly leaking rear shock absorbers, and need to replacement, but there's no easy access to the top of the strut like the 2nd Generation.

I guess it's a TRIM REMOVAL job... but I can't find a useful guide anywhere, does anyone have a link?

Thanks
Stuart

 

The felt backing can be pulled back. I recall some threads but they escape me right now, but it's doable. Look for ActionJackson's or BassGuitarist.

 

The felt is held in by push clips. Put the back seats down, open back doors, remove spare tire foam tray, pull away the rear door seals as they hold the felt too, and remove plastic threshold piece bottom of hatch. You can use your fingers or use a plastic pry tool set. Do one side at a time as you need to gently fold away the felt.

22ft/lb for the top mount
40ft/lb for the bottom mount

Good luck and cheers!

Bass

 

That should give you an idea of how it looks:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1400716

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1427587