Front struts - Toyota Yaris Forums

yaris1F8 · 08-10-2013, 06:58 PM

Anyone here ever changed the front struts.. i think im having a clunking sound coming from the top plate drivers side. Do i need to remove cowl covers, wiper arms etc, to do the struts on this car.. if so bad design really.

CTScott can you help me out here ?? ;)..

yarisugi · 08-10-2013, 07:56 PM

Read the beginning of this DIY.

yaris1F8 · 08-10-2013, 08:49 PM

I believe i can reach the top of the strut with a box end and allen key.. I might not have to dismantle the wiper arms and cowl covers..

anyone else her remove the struts without dismantling wiper arms and cowl covers.. ??

MUSKOKA800 · 08-12-2013, 11:14 AM

it was about a ten minute process to remove the cowl and wiper arm assembly from my sedan. Doing so frees up space to wrench. Your knuckles will appreciate that.

MUSKOKA800 · 08-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Note: clunking is more likely coming from a broken sub-frame bolt. Have a dealer run your VIN to determine if the service advisory was completed on your car.

cali yaris · 08-19-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

anyone else her remove the struts without dismantling wiper arms and cowl covers.. ??

Yes, but it's not that bad to remove the cowling. Done it both ways.

08-10-2013, 06:58 PM	#1
yaris1F8 Drives: Yaris 1F8 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 80	Front struts Anyone here ever changed the front struts.. i think im having a clunking sound coming from the top plate drivers side. Do i need to remove cowl covers, wiper arms etc, to do the struts on this car.. if so bad design really. CTScott can you help me out here ?? ;)..

08-12-2013, 11:14 AM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	it was about a ten minute process to remove the cowl and wiper arm assembly from my sedan. Doing so frees up space to wrench. Your knuckles will appreciate that. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

08-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Note: clunking is more likely coming from a broken sub-frame bolt. Have a dealer run your VIN to determine if the service advisory was completed on your car. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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08-10-2013, 07:56 PM	#2
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	Read the beginning of this DIY.

08-10-2013, 08:49 PM	#3
yaris1F8 Drives: Yaris 1F8 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 80	I believe i can reach the top of the strut with a box end and allen key.. I might not have to dismantle the wiper arms and cowl covers.. anyone else her remove the struts without dismantling wiper arms and cowl covers.. ??