The strut is secured with only three fasteners.

1. PLACE THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON JACKSTANDS SO THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR KEEPS THE SPRINGS COMPRESSED!!!

2. Remove the two nuts and bolts that tie the strut to the steering knuckle, then the nut that secures the strut shaft to the strut tower. The shaft must be held with either a metric hex or torx (could be either) to loosen the top nut. A plastic retainer on the strut secures the brake pad sensor wire. Secure the knuckle with a wire or light rope so it does not place stress on the brake line. Neither the brake line nor sensor wire need to be disturbed other than popping them out of the plastic retainer on the strut.

3. Once the strut is removed I recommend removing the top strut mount and carefully inspecting it. Replace if it's cracked. Also inspect the strut dust boots and replace them if they are torn.

Duke