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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2003 🢒 H2 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 831422 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Support the liftgate.
  3. Carefully pry the retaining clip in order to remove the lower end of the liftgate strut (1) from the ball stud on the body.
  4. Carefully pry the retaining clip in order to remove the upper end of the liftgate strut (2) from the ball stud on the liftgate.
  5. Remove the liftgate strut from the vehicle.
  6. If needed, remove the ball stud(s).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 831422 Size: SH
  1. If removed, install the ball stud(s).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the ball stud to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  2. Install the liftgate strut to the vehicle ball studs.
  3. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the upper end of the liftgate strut (2) to the ball stud of the liftgate.
  4. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the lower the end of the liftgate strut (1) to the ball stud on the body.
  5. Close the liftgate.