Gas Prop - Installation

Installation

Power 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. Make sure the retaining clips (1) are seated into the ball socket (2) fully.





3. Locate the ball mount (3) for mounting the strut (1) onto the vehicle.
4. Install the liftgate strut onto the vehicle by pressing into place until clip is seated fully.
5. Route the wiring harness through the access hole on body and connect the connectors (2).





6. Install the rubber grommet (1) into the access hole.





7. Locate the mount (2) on the liftgate, to mount the strut.
8. Install the strut (3) onto the liftgate (1) by applying moderate hand pressure until clip is seated fully.
9. Test strut for proper operation.

Non-Power 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. Make sure the retaining clips (1) are seated into the ball socket (2) fully.





2. If removed, install the studs and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the label is pointing down.

3. Install the support cylinder (2) over the ball studs with the thin end connected to the liftgate and the retaining clips snapping into place.
4. Install the support cylinders (2) onto the vehicle with the large black end situated at the top of the liftgate.