Removal Procedure
- Open and support the rear compartment lid.
Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood
assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle
of the rod because damage or bending will result.
- Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to lift up the locking clip on the strut upper ball stud.
- Press out the upper ball stud.
- Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to lift up the locking clip on the strut lower ball stud.
- Press out the lower ball stud.
- Remove the rear compartment lid strut from the hinge.
Installation Procedure
- Position the rear compartment lid strut to the hinge.
- Press in the lower ball stud.
- Press in the upper ball stud.
- Close both locking clips.
- Remove the rear compartment lid support.
- Close the rear compartment.