GM 10419581
Lift Cylinder, Rear

Start replacement by opening then holding up the rear compartment lid. Use a small flat tool to lift the locking clip on the strut upper ball stud then push out the upper ball stud. Use the tool to lift the docking clip from the lower ball stud and press out both ball studs to take the hinge away from the strut. Place the new rear compartment lid strut on the hinge by pushing down the lower ball stud first then the upper ball stud while keeping both locking clips secured. To finish the process unscrew the rear compartment support before placing the lid cover back in its position.

You must open and steady the rear compartment lid before performing this replacement job. Use a thin metal tool to push up the locking clip on the top of the strut stud before pressing out the top ball joint. Insert the same tool under the lodging clip of the lower ball stud and push out both half studs to detach the rear compartment lid strut from the hinge. Place the new strut on the hinge before pushing together the lower ball stud and then the upper ball stud while making sure locking clips stay closed. Press out both ball studs from the rear compartment lid support and reposition the assembly over the rear compartment.

Start your work on the rear compartment lid strut by holding the lid open and accessible. The flat-blade tool helps you remove the top ball stud on the strut when you lift its locking clip. Press the tool to remove both ball studs so you can take the rear compartment lid strut off the hinge. Install the new rear compartment lid strut by first setting it to the hinge and then pressing your fingers into both ball studs. After placing the new rear compartment lid strut into the hinge you should remove the support and push the compartment closed.

To install the new rear compartment lid strut first prop up the open lid at the back of the car. Insert a flat-bladed tool into the clip slot on the upper part of the strut and gently push out the upper ball stud. Push out the lower ball stud through its locking clip by using the tool and then withdraw the rear compartment lid strut from the hinge. Place the new support strut on the hinge and press the lower ball stud first while inserting the upper ball stud afterwards. Both locking clips should then be secured. Shut the rear compartment while taking out its support rod last.