 We're taking it old skool;...  We're taking it old skool; in the driveway, on jack stands, using hand tools and a few buddies |  The KW Variant 3 coilovers...  The KW Variant 3 coilovers are almost too pretty to install. Look at the stainless steel bodies and the complete adjustability (Note, the rear springs aren't in the photo but are included in the kit) |  Start by safely raising the...  Start by safely raising the car and supporting it on jack stands. Then go ahead and remove the wheels |
 pull the brake and ABS lines...  pull the brake and ABS lines out of the retaining clip on the shock body |  To give you a little more...  To give you a little more slack you can also pop the brake- and ABS lines out from the fender well-mounted clips as well |  remove the two large bolts...  remove the two large bolts so the caliper can be taken off and moved aside - don't let it hang from its lines though! |
 Next up is the tie-rod en...  Next up is the tie-rod end |  Since the tie-rod will spin...  Since the tie-rod will spin when you turn the bolt you'll need to hold it with an Allen-head socket while breaking the bolt loose |  The easiest way to remove...  The easiest way to remove the lower ball-joint from the lower A-arm is by removing these three bolts |
 Next, remove the sway bar...  Next, remove the sway bar end-link from the shock body |  Here's us popping the sway...  Here's us popping the sway bar end-link out of the mount |  Move up top and remove the...  Move up top and remove the three strut tower bolts. "By-the-book" asks that you remove the wipers and plastic trim, but we found it was possible to gently pull the trim back to access to the bolts |