Rear Compartment Lift Window Strut Replacement 2-Door

Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Open and support the endgate window.

Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.




2. Remove the retainer from the hinge pin at the upper end of the endgate window strut.

Discard the retainer.

3. Remove the hinge pin from the upper end of the endgate window strut.

Discard the hinge pin.

4. Lift up the retainer clips on the endgate window struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
5. Remove the lower end of the endgate window struts from the ball joint.
6. Remove the endgate window struts from the endgate window.

1. Position the endgate window struts to the endgate window.



2. Install the lower end of the endgate window struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
3. Install the new hinge pin to the upper end of the endgate window strut.
4. Install the new retainer to the hinge pin.
5. Remove the support from the endgate window.
6. Close the endgate window.

Rear Compartment Lift Window Strut Replacement 4-Door

Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Open and support the endgate window.

Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.




2. Lift up the retainer clips on the endgate window struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
3. Remove the upper end of the endgate window struts from the ball joint.
4. Remove the lower end of the endgate window struts from the ball joint.

1. Position the endgate window struts to the endgate window.



2. Install the upper end of the endgate window struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
3. Install the upper end of the endgate window struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
4. Remove the support from the endgate window.
5. Close the endgate window.