Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
SUPPORT-STRUTREMOVAL
Liftgate Glass Support Cylinders
WARNING: Do not remove the liftgate glass support rods with the glass closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (liftgate closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support rods.
1. Open the liftgate glass and support.
2. Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).
NOTE: Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).
3. Remove the support cylinder from the upper and lower ball studs.
Liftgate Support Cylinders
WARNING: Do not remove the liftgate support rods with the liftgate closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (liftgate closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support rods.
1. Open and support the liftgate with a suitable prop or block.
2. Unscrew the support strut studs (2) and remove the strut (1).
INSTALLATION
Liftgate Glass Support Cylinders
WARNING: Do not remove the liftgate glass support rods with the glass closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (glass closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support rods.
1. Make sure the retaining clips (1) are seated into the ball socket (2) fully.
2. Install the support cylinder (2) over the ball studs (3) with the thin end connected to the body and the retaining clips snapping into place.
Liftgate Support Cylinders
WARNING: Do not remove the liftgate support rods with the liftgate closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (liftgate closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support rods.
1. Install the support cylinders (1) onto the vehicle with the large black end situated at the top of the liftgate.
NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the label is pointing down.
2. Install the studs (2) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).