Gas Prop - Removal

REMOVAL

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.

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

1. Open and support the lift gate glass with a suitable prop or block.

NOTE: Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).

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).


















3. Remove the support cylinder from the upper and lower ball studs (3).

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.

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

1. Open and support the liftgate with a suitable prop or block.
2. Locate the retaining clips for the support strut (2).
3. Using a small flat bladed tool , or equivalent, release the retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud.