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replacing 2000 sonata rear struts

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Old 03-23-2006, 06:19 PM
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has anyone themselves replaced the rear struts on 2000 sonata. Question is how do you get at the upper strut mount to loosen bolts to remove the strut assembly?
 
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Old 03-23-2006, 06:41 PM
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Default RE: replacing 2000 sonata rear struts
you have to remove the inner boot trim/side panels sorry but its a bit of a ball ache.
 
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Old 03-24-2006, 04:04 PM
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so your telling me that the rear deck and probably the rear seat (interior) has to be removed in order to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.

If so thats f---ed
 
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