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Rear damper

Rear damper


To remove


1. Cut out a flap in the luggage compartment carpeting to gain access to the damper's upper mounting.

2. Remove the nut, washer and bush from the damper's upper mounting point.

3. Raise the car and remove the rear wheel.

4. Remove the retaining bolt in the lower bumper mounting. Lift out the damper.


To fit



1. Insert the damper's upper mounting through the hole in the body.

2. Tighten the retaining bolt in the lower damper mounting using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque 62 Nm (46 lbf ft)

3. Fit the wheel. See Wheels .

Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

4. Lower the car to the floor.

5. Fit the bush, washer and nut on the upper mounting.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)

6. Press the flap in the luggage compartment trim back into place and restore the luggage compartment to its original condition.