Front

1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF or LOCK position, then raise hood.
4. Disconnect actuator electrical connector from wiring harness electrical connector.
5. Remove actuator protective cover.
6. Remove screws attaching actuator to mounting bracket.
7. Remove actuator.
8. Grasp actuator mounting bracket using a suitable tool.
9. Loosen nut retaining mounting bracket to shock absorber.
10. Remove nut and mounting bracket.

NOTE: Do not move or raise vehicle after removing bracket retaining nut. If shock absorber must be removed, install nut onto shock.

11. Reverse procedure to install.
a. Ensure flat on actuator mounting bracket aligns with flat on shock absorber piston end.
b. Torque actuator mounting bracket attaching nut to 40-48 ft lb.