Removal Procedure
Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide
alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal
injury.
- Open and support the liftgate window.
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.
- Remove the retainer from the hinge pin.
The hinge pin is located at the upper end of the liftgate window strut.
Discard the retainer.
- Remove the hinge pin from the upper end of the liftgate window strut.
Discard the hinge pin.
- Lift up the retainer clips on the liftgate window struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the lower end of the liftgate window struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the liftgate window struts from the liftgate window.
Installation Procedure
- Position the liftgate window struts to the liftgate window.
- Install the lower end of the liftgate window struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Install the new hinge pin to the upper end of the liftgate window strut.
- Install the new retainer to the hinge pin.
- Remove the support from the liftgate window.
- Close the liftgate window.