Other Name: Strut Kit; Trunk Lid Lift Support; Liftgate Lift Support; Tailgate Lift Support; Lift Support; Support Cylinder Plate; Weatherstrip Support; Rear Compartment Lid Strut Kit.
Replaces: 12506721
Fits the following Buick Models:
Century | 1984-1996 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
Other Name: Strut Assembly-Rear Compartment Lid; Trunk Lid Lift Support; Lift Support; Support Strut; Strut, Rear Compartment Lid Or Tail Gate Counter Balance
Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
LaCrosse | 2014-2016 | Base, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
Q: How to address issues with the Trunk Lid Lift Support on Buick Century?
A: 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.
Q: How to replace the rear Trunk Lid Lift Support on Buick LaCrosse?
A: Start your work by opening and holding up the rear compartment lid. Apply the flat-bladed tool underneath the lock pack on the strut upper ball stud to push out the steel component. Insert the flat-bladed tool underneath the locking clip on the lower ball stud to push the strut's lower ball stud out and free the unit from its hinge. Fit the new rear compartment lid strut to the hinge by first inserting its lower ball stud then pressing the upper ball stud into place until both locking clips snap shut. To finish the procedure snap off the rear compartment lid support and press the compartment shut.
Q: How to Change the Trunk Lid Lift Support on a Buick Regal?
A: 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.