[arthur85]

How easy is it to replace the fluid and the rear shock absorber on a 2007 civic type S? Can anyone recommend any good garages around the Nottm area?

Thanks

 

[Fr0d]

The rear shocks are as easy to replace as you can get.

Open boot, remove suspension top mount cover, unscrew nut. Jack up rear of car, remove wheel, unscrew lower strut bolt and remove strut - Easy.

I'd never dream of taking my car to the garage for such a simple task, so no, I can't recommend any nearby garages.

The units are not serviceable/refillable to my knowledge - unless someone else knows otherwise...

 

[arthur85]

So on a scale of 1 to 10 (take into account the special tools needed, if any) how easy would this be to a complete novice like me!

 

[Fr0d]

Off the top of my head, the only tools you will need are Hex keys, sockets, spanners, axle stands and a torque wrench.

If it was in a Haynes Manual, it would probably be printed with 2 spanner symbols (out of 5).

Or in Layman's terms - 4/10.