GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Bravada 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    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.


    Object Number: 393010 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the liftgate.

    2. 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 liftgate struts using a small flat-bladed tool.

    3. Object Number: 300372 Size: SH
  3. Remove the upper end of the liftgate struts from the ball joint.
  4. Remove the lower end of the liftgate struts from the ball joint.
  5. Remove the liftgate struts from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the liftgate struts to the liftgate.

    2. Object Number: 300372 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  3. Install the lower end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  4. Remove the support from the liftgate.
  5. Close the liftgate.