GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the rear compartment lid.
  2. Important: Pressure to remove or attach the rear compartment strut supports ends must be placed at strut end that is being removed or attached. Do not apply pressure to the mid section of the rear compartment strut when removing or installing as this will bend and damage the strut.

  3. Using small flat-bladed tool, lift up the locking clip on the strut upper ball stud.

  4. Object Number: 182217  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the rear compartment lid strut by unsnapping the upper ball stud.
  6. Using small flat-bladed tool, lift up locking clip on strut lower ball stud.
  7. Disconnect the rear compartment lid strut by unsnapping the lower ball stud.
  8. Remove the rear compartment lid strut from the hinge.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 182217  Size: SH
  1. Align the rear compartment lid strut to the hinge.
  2. Snap in lower ball stud, then the upper ball stud.
  3. Close both locking clips.
  4. Remove the rear compartment lid support.
  5. Close the rear compartment.