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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When a lift window hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open and support the liftgate.

    2. Object Number: 163183 Size: SH
  2. Remove the strut retaining clips from each end of the strut, use a small flat bladed tool to lift up on the retaining clip to release it from the strut ball.

    3. Object Number: 362031 Size: SH
  3. If equipped with a rear window defogger, remove the following:
    4. 3.1. Remove the body side rear garnish molding from the headliner. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
    3.2. Remove the body side rear garnish molding and speaker as one. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side in Entertainment.
    3.3. Remove the rear window defogger electrical connector from the harness.
    3.4. Pull the grommet and electrical connector from the body.
  4. Remove the strut.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the strut.
    2. 1.1. Install the strut to each end of the strut balls.
    1.2. Pull back on the ends of strut to unsure a firm lock.

    Object Number: 362031 Size: SH
  2. If equipped with a rear defogger, install the following:
    3. 2.1. Install the rear window defogger electrical connector to the harness.
    2.2. Install the grommet fully to the body to unsure no water entry.
    2.3. Install the body side rear garnish molding and speaker as one. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side in Entertainment.
    2.4. Install the body side rear garnish molding to the headliner. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  3. Check rear defogger operations.
  4. Remove prop and close liftgate.