Rear shocks removal

Steve.haggett

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6D5899A9-8007-4310-9559-7F6069455CA7.jpeg Hi would like to know how to remove the rear shocks in my 2009 CDI Sport 200. After removing the inner lining in the boot can’t see the top nut. Only visible nuts are the two for the spring. Have look under the rear arch but still no wiser.
 

oigle

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View attachment 59021 Hi would like to know how to remove the rear shocks in my 2009 CDI Sport 200. After removing the inner lining in the boot can’t see the top nut. Only visible nuts are the two for the spring. Have look under the rear arch but still no wiser.

Whats under that cover with 2 large nuts? That should slide off by looks and expose what you are looking for.
 

LostKiwi

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Whats under that cover with 2 large nuts? That should slide off by looks and expose what you are looking for.
That looks spot welded down to me.
 

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