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.
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.
- Open and support the liftgate.
- Remove the strut retaining
clips from each end of the strut. Use a small flat bladed tool to lift up
on the retaining clip in order to release the strut from the strut ball.
- If equipped with a rear
window defogger, remove the following components:
| 3.1. | The body side rear garnish molding from the headliner |
Refer to
Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side
in Interior Trim.
| 3.2. | The body side rear garnish molding and speaker as one |
Refer to
Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side
in Interior Trim.
| 3.3. | The rear window defogger electrical connector from the harness |
| 3.4. | The grommet and electrical connector from the body, by pulling
the components out |
- Remove the strut.
Installation Procedure
- Install the strut with the following steps:
| 1.1. | Install the strut to each end of the strut balls. |
| 1.2. | Pull back on the ends of strut to ensure a firm lock. |
- If equipped with a rear
defogger, install the following components:
| 2.1. | The rear window defogger electrical connector to the harness |
| 2.2. | The grommet, fully to the body, in order to ensure that water
can not enter |
| 2.3. | The body-side rear garnish molding and speaker as one unit |
Refer to
Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side
in Interior Trim.
| 2.4. | The body-side rear garnish molding to the headliner |
Refer to
Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side
in Interior Trim.
- Inspect the rear defogger operations.
- Remove the prop and close the liftgate.
- Inspect the rear defogger in order to verify that the component
is operating correctly.
