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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.

    Caution: Do not try to change the designed seat position by changing the seat adjuster-to-floor pan anchor placement or the seat adjuster-to-seat frame anchor placement. Changing the designed seat position could affect the safe performance of the seat and cause personal injury.

  1. Remove the window defogger wires attached to the gas supports (2), if equipped.
  2. [FROM THIS POINT ON, THE PROCEDURE IS VEHICLE SPECIFIC] Remove the ball sockets (4) from the glass side.
  3. • 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.
  4. Remove the ball sockets (3) from the body side.

Installation Procedure


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