Concorde V6-2.7L VIN V (2001)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL-STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR)
NOTE: When removing rear strut assembly from vehicle, access to the 3 rear strut assembly-to-strut tower attaching nuts is through the passenger
compartment of the vehicle.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion from the interior of the car.
2. Remove the rear seat back assembly.
3. Remove both upper quarter trim panels from the rear of the vehicle interior.
4. Remove both lower quarter trim panels from the rear of the vehicle interior.
5. Remove the rear parcel shelf trim panel from the vehicle interior.
NOTE: The speaker should be removed from the vehicle with the mounting plate attached
6. Remove the 4 screws securing the rear speaker and mounting plate in place for the side of the vehicle requiring repair. Unplug the wiring from the
speaker, then remove the speaker and mounting plate from the vehicle.
7. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact hoist.
8. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
9. Remove the rear caliper assembly from the adapter. After removing the caliper assembly, store the caliper by hanging it from the underside of the
vehicle. Do not let the rear caliper assembly hang by flexible
10. If loose on wheel mounting studs, remove rear brake rotor from hub.