here is one link for the rear:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58590
I never did the front yet, but as for the back, I got the oem shock absorbers for $50 each at
www.hondapartsnow.com and i think the entire assembly there is around $119.
Anyways, doing the back can be done, helps a lot if you have a friend to help.
From the interior of the cabin, you need to remove the panel covers that are under the seats on each side of the back to expose the top bolts you need to get too.
For the rear:
Parts Link:
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/online...sBigPicture=True&pageName=Rear Shock Absorber
**You need an Allen wrench that goes right on top and an open ended wrench (forgot the size) to remove/loosen the very top bolt (
part 18 in diagram) of the suspension from the inside of the car, otherwise you may sit there for a while trying to twist it off and realize you aren't getting anywhere. Then, Remove other two bolts (
number 17).
As for out side of the car, you have to remove
part number 16 from diagram
Part number 16 can be difficult to remove, as well as put back**
having an extra mallet on hand can help, and a friend to push or kick down on the rotor (carefully) may help.
I was able to do this without a spring compressor, but instead I had a friend, and we ingeniously used a jack and a piece of wood to get the new ones back in, worked well if you ask me.
Install is reverse so yea...
By the way, there is a smoke box, I think that is what it is called, that is on the rear driver side, feel free to unbolt it to get more access.