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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 264384  Size: SH

    Caution: Do not attempt to remove or loosen gas support assembly attachments with glass in any position other than fully open as personal injury may result.

    Important: Do not intermix the original quality gas supports with other quality supports since not all of the supports have the same output level.

  1. Replace in pairs.
  2. Remove the window defogger wires attached to the gas supports (2), if equipped.
  3. Remove the ball sockets (4) from the glass side.
  4. • Support the rear window glass.
    • Carefully pry the gas support ball socket from the ball.
    • Insert a small prying device between the ball and the ball socket.
    • Pull the gas support from the window.
  5. Remove the ball sockets (3) from the body side.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 264384  Size: SH
  1. Install the gas support ball socket to the body (3) and the glass (4) sides.
  2. Push the ball socket onto the ball.
  3. Install the rear window defogger wires to the gas supports (2), if equipped.