GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement

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.


    Object Number: 460250 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the rear compartment.
  2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, lift up the retainer at the bottom and the top of the rear compartment strut.

    3. Object Number: 487920 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Remove the rear compartment strut from the ball studs on the hinge.
  4. Remove rear compartment strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 487920 Size: SH
  1. Align the top and bottom of the rear compartment strut with the ball studs on the hinge.

    2. Object Number: 487914 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear compartment strut onto the upper ball stud, pressing into place until fully seated.

    3. Object Number: 487912 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear compartment strut onto the lower ball stud, pressing into place until fully seated.
  4. Close the upper and lower strut retainers.
  5. Remove the support and close the rear compartment.