Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE A SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. EACH SUPPORT ROD PISTON IS OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS. IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF IT IS REMOVED WITH THE PISTON COMPRESSED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR A SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Support the liftgate in the open position.

Removing/Installing Support Cylinder Retainer Clips:

3. Remove the clips that attach the support rod and cylinder to the ball studs.
4. Disconnect the support rod and cylinder from the ball studs and remove the cylinder from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the replacement support rod and cylinder to the ball studs.
2. Secure the support rod and cylinder to the ball studs with the retainer clips.
3. Remove the support from the liftgate and test the operation of the support rod.

LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD BALL STUD REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Support the liftgate in the open position.
3. Remove the retainer clip that attaches the support rod and cylinder to the ball stud.
4. Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.

Support Rod Ball Studs:

5. Remove the ball stud from the liftgate with a T-30 Torx-head socket wrench.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the replacement ball stud in the liftgate with a T-30 Torx-head socket wrench. Tighten the ball stud to 7 Nm (62 in-lbs) torque.
2. Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
3. Secure the support rod to the ball stud with the clip.
4. Remove the support from the liftgate and test the operation of support rod.