Hey Gilly,
Thanks for your reply. Still kinda puzzled, doest it matter which end comes off first? And what is the best tool to take off the ends? plier..or a mallet? I cant really see any springs...I'll try again 2nite. Thanks

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1999 E320 (smoke silver)
2002 Acura TL Type S
1994 Honda Civic EX (commuter)