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1998 Dodge Intrepid Repair Question


Topics covered: Panel, Rear seat, Frame.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.

Asked on May 6, 2011

1998 Dodge Intrepid Rear Strut

I need to replace the struts on my 1998 Intrepid ES. How do I get at the top mounting bolts for the rear struts?
Avatar Asked by mmcmahon32

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Replied on May 6, 2011

From the inside of the car-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 6, 2011

Uh, ... yeah, I knew that part. Was hoping for a little more detail. Like how to get the interior panels off.

Tiny Response from mmcmahon32
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Replied on May 6, 2011

It's accessed through the back seat. You have to remove the seat cushion first and then the seat back.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on May 6, 2011

My seats fold down. It looks like I have to remove several pieces. Was wondering which ones and how they come off. There is a frame that the folding seats lock against, the rear window deck lid and the side panels on the pillars.

Tiny Response from mmcmahon32
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Replied on May 6, 2011

Remove the lower cushion and the rear seat bolts will be exposed.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on May 6, 2011

ok. After I remove the seat cushion, I assume then that the rear seat bolts gets me the rear seat frame all the way off. Is that all I need to get at the top strut bolts or do I have to take off more trim panels?

Tiny Response from mmcmahon32
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Replied on May 6, 2011

Just the seats should do it. It will be obvious if something is in the way when you get the seat out of the way.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on May 7, 2011

Maybe this is a dumb question, but how do you remove the bottom seat cushion? I haven't done that before. I looked and couldn't find any obvious latches or screws. Do you just use brute force?

Tiny Response from mmcmahon32
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Replied on May 7, 2011

I have no info on that one. Some of them pull straight up, some have to be pushed rearward and then lifted up and some have a release right at the front edge.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on May 7, 2011

ok. thanks. I just ordered a Haynes manual. Maybe that will explain it - I hope.

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