To work on 2014 and earlier vehicles, start by taking off the trim pieces from the trunk ends. Take off the rear lug nuts, lift the vehicle with jackstands, raise it again, and place the jackstands securely in place before removing the back wheels. Start by getting rid of the trunk side trim panels. Then loosen two nuts at the trunk that hold the shock absorber to the vehicle body. Finally, if there are any lower
Control Arm trim panels, remove them. Free the shock absorber by undoing the mounting nut and bolt at its lower end, and then remove the shock unit itself. Follow these same steps for installation but also lubricate the lower mount with white lubricating grease before putting it back. The lubricant helps you set things right and keeps the bushing of the lower shock from getting worn out. Before putting it on, make sure the upper mount side that sticks out more faces forward during installation. Raise the rear of the car with a floor jack under the wheel housing until the car sits at its normal height, then bolt the lower frame. Close the installation by putting on the tire and tightening the wheel nuts, drop the car back down, secure the top bolt of the shock absorber, and put back the trunk's plastic covers.