Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT CYLINDER

REMOVAL

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 glass.

Fig. 6:

2. Release the support rod cylinder retaining clips at both ends of each support rod cylinder. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 7:

3. Pull the support rods off the ball studs (Fig. 7).

INSTALLATION

1. Position the support rod cylinders on the ball studs.
2. Install the support rod cylinder retainer clips.