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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lift Window Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71238 Size: SH

    Caution: When a lift window hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open and support the rear lift window panel.

    2. Object Number: 71233 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the lower rear defogger electrical connector from the strut.
  3. Reposition the retaining clip outward from the strut's lower ball socket by prying with a narrow bladed screwdriver.
  4. Pull the strut from the lower ball stud.

    5. Object Number: 71271 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the upper end of the strut.
  6. Remove the strut from the upper ball stud by prying out on the strut retainer while pulling the strut's ball socket from the stud.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71271 Size: SH
  1. Connect the defogger lower electrical connector to the strut.
  2. Install the strut with the rod side down to the lower bracket.
  3. Install the strut to the upper bracket.
  4. Connect the defogger upper electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 71238 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lift window panel support and close the lift window panel.