Shock/Strut replacement questions - Toyota Yaris Forums

sroberts · 10-15-2012, 05:01 PM

Hey guys, long time no post. I am going to replace the shocks and struts on my '07 Sedan. Just had a couple of questions before I tear into it.

Do I access the rear shock upper mounts from inside the car or through the trunk? Its kinda of hard to tell from the outside.

Do I need to remove the cowl to get to the upper mounts for the struts? I have read some do and some don't.

Lastly and I am sure I know the answer but is it necessary to have an alignment done after replacing the struts? Or can I just take note of the mounting of the original. I am replacing them with Monroe struts.

TIA

10-15-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
sroberts View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 300	Shock/Strut replacement questions Hey guys, long time no post. I am going to replace the shocks and struts on my '07 Sedan. Just had a couple of questions before I tear into it. Do I access the rear shock upper mounts from inside the car or through the trunk? Its kinda of hard to tell from the outside. Do I need to remove the cowl to get to the upper mounts for the struts? I have read some do and some don't. Lastly and I am sure I know the answer but is it necessary to have an alignment done after replacing the struts? Or can I just take note of the mounting of the original. I am replacing them with Monroe struts. TIA __________________ I am not allowed to put anything here because I do not have any ricey mods on my Yaris....

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