Removal Procedure
Warning: 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.
Caution: Refer to Liftgate Assist Rod Caution in the Preface section.
- Open and support the liftgate.
- Lift up the retainer clips on the liftgate struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the upper end of the liftgate struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the lower end of the liftgate struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the liftgate struts from the liftgate.
Installation Procedure
- Position the liftgate struts to the liftgate.
- Install the upper end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Install the lower end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
- Remove the support device from the liftgate.
- Close the liftgate.