Gas Prop - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open and support the decklid with a suitable prop or block.

WARNING: During service lift the ball socket end retaining clip only far enough to release the socket from the ball stud. Excessive prying or removal of the clip may result in improper clip spring tension. Improper clip tension may result in the support cylinder separating from the ball stud causing sudden, unexpected loss of decklid support. Failure to do so may result in serious or fatal injury.

2. Insert a small flat-bladed tool (3) into the notch on the outer face of one ball socket end (1) of the support cylinder and carefully pry the retaining clip (2) outward while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud (4) on the decklid hinge.
3. Release the retaining clip to its installed position.
4. Repeat 2 and 3 for the opposite end of the support cylinder.





5. Remove the support cylinder (1) from the decklid hinge (2).