Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

Gas-filled Strut

Removing






Risk of injury!

• A second technician is needed to support and hold the rear lid.

- Disengage the rear lid gas-filled strut from the rear lid by raising the locking spring - 2 - with a small screwdriver - 1 - - arrow - and then removing the strut - 3 - from the ball stud.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• The gas-filled strut is installed on the body side.

- Press the gas-filled strut onto the ball stud until it engages audibly.

Gas-filled Strut, Venting






The gas inside the gas-filled strut must be removed before disposing.

- Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area - x - = 50 mm (2 in.).

Risk of injury!

• Only clamp in this area.

• Wear protective eyewear when sawing.

• To collect escaping oil, cover the cut area with a cleaning cloth.

- Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.