oreo615

Anyone know how to remove the rear strut on a 2001 Acura cl? My drivers side strut leaking oil and is shot. Not sure how to access the top bolts.Any help would be appreciated...

zeta

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You have to remove the rear seats to access the top strut bolts.

Probe around the front and rear of the rear seat console, there should be two bolts on either side, front and rear. Also at the far edge of the lower seat cushions at the rear, one bolt each side. Remove all four bolts, pull up sharply on the front of the lower seat cushion(s) and remove. Then exert pressure UP at the bottom of the seat back and maneuver the seat back out carefully. You should now see the upper rear damper fasteners.
Make sure to remove the lower seat cushions and center console first, then the seat back. Reinstall the seat back first, then insert the center console followed by the seat cushions. This will greatly minimize gouges/scratches to the rest of the rear interior.

fuzzy02CLS

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FAQ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/%2A%2A%2A-official-2nd-gen-cl-information-thread-%2A%2A%2A-480087/
PDF under DIY spring/shock install