You will need a torx adapter (I don't remember the size). After that make sure that the trunk is supported by something. Because it's very heavy, and you do not want it to fall on your head. Then replace the struts one at time. Always change the struts in pairs.
Once struts fail, they have to be replaced. You will need a torx socket. I do not remember the size but but guys from almost any auto store can help you to find out. Make sure that you change them both.
there are plastic covers over them on the inside of the trunk that you pop off
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A 2001 Chrysler LHS has suspension struts.
I have a 2001 RAV and will be changing them this week at 99K+ miles...
Look behind a panel in the trunk
Struts.
About One or Two hours
Through the trunk behind that paneling.
You have to take the trunk floor out and the battery will be on the right.
If you want to change the light you have to remove the right rear internal panel (located in the trunk). Only after removing the panel you will gain access to the light. Then it's just matter of removing nuts replacing the light and putting everything together.
2 struts for the front and 2 regular shocks for the rear.