I have a Haines manual, but I didn't find anything on removing the struts. I guess no one knows to remove them. I may consider a CD, but if it covers on how to remove them.
I did try searching, but nothing.

'98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)