GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2002 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Endgate Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open and support the endgate.

    2. 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.


    Object Number: 300359 Size: SH
  2. Lift up the retainer clips on the endgate struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove the upper end of the endgate struts from the ball joint.
  4. Remove the lower end of the endgate struts from the ball joint.
  5. Remove the endgate struts from the endgate.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the endgate struts to the endgate.

    2. Object Number: 300359 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper end of the endgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  3. Install the lower end of the endgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  4. Remove the support from the endgate.
  5. Close the endgate.