Liftgate Glass Support Cylinders

CAUTION:

Do not use any type of pliers on the machined surface of the gas prop to assist in supporting the hood or decklid. Use a proper device for support, or the help of an assistant.

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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).

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).

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1 - BALL SOCKET

2 - RETAINING CLIP

3 - FLAT BLADED TOOL

4 - BALL STUD

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1 - RETAINING CLIP

2 - BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD

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