Removal of front shocks on a 2001

[satman]

I am about to change the front shocks (as a follow up to the rears I've just changed), and so far I have done the following...

I've removed the front caliper and discs as I'm getting them skimmed.

I have removed the top and bottom bolts that hold the shocker in place...but the shocker will not simply lift out from between the top and bottom wishbones.

Do I have to part remove one of the two wishbones to allow the extra space, or the top bush from the top of the hub...or am I missing something else completely obvious?
Don't want to remove anything that may ultimately alter any of the geometry as this was set up not that long ago.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[natben]

If I remember correctly the shocks should now just lift out, you might need to assist them along with the help of a rubber mallet, give them a whack. I replaced the bushes, ball joint and track rod ends when I replaced mine but they should be able to come out without taking each corner apart.

[MartH70]

On our tuscan the shocks would not just come out, so i unbolted the lower wishbone to drag strut and that gave me just enough space to squeeze it out. Is yours crystal topaz or alloy pearl? Ours is alloy pearl.

[natben]

^^Now you mention it I think I had to do the same.

[satman]

Thanks for the reply gents, Id already decided that the bottom wishbone needed removing at the chassis point.
Was a bit of a jiggle getting the new shockers in, especially with the new spacers etc, but all is good!