Re: Step by step shock replacement guide

[John Bolhuis <bolhuijo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 alex.fadeev@domain.elided wrote:

> "leo nicholson" <leonicholson@domain.elided> wrote:
> > Does anyone have instructions for replacing the rear shocks on a
> > 1987 325ic convertible?
>
> 1. Pull the rear trunk lining to get access to the rear shock mounts. This
> is the single longest and most PITA step. You can do this days or weeks in
> advance. Consider installing GC RSMs (www.ground-control.com) to skip this
> step in the future. They allow you to unbolt the shock from the mount from
> inside the wheel well.

 And once you get all that lining pulled out of your trunk, you're
going to throw a fit.  Because on the convertible models, the tops of
the rear shocks are found inside the top storage compartment, not
accessible from the trunk.  ;)

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