the endlinks connect the ends of the swaybar to the strut bodies. in order to change the struts, you'll need to disconnect the endlinks.
it's REALLY not hard, and very obvious what needs to be done once you look. really- if you can function on a daily basis, you can figure out how to do this.
just make sure you have a spring compressor (avail on loan at pep boys) to compress the fronts before you take off the top. people can point out potential trouble spots or helpful hints along the way.
for example: when you change the rear struts on a sedan, you need to detach the seatbelt tensioners (the little boxes that hold the coiled-up seatbelt inside). tape the seatbelt to the tensioner before you unbolt it so the belt doesn't retract into the box. otherwise you might end up having to open the box (like i did), and re-wrapping the spring inside (like i did). pain in the buttocks.
