Replace rear hatch struts

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Feb 9, 2020 | 08:16 AM

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mrhenry123

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From: GA

i ordered new struts. the tops have the triangular mounting plate attached.

how to i unbolt the the tops from the upper liftgate. they are recessed and look to back into metal ?

Feb 16, 2020 | 06:19 AM

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mrhenry123

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any comments on those bolts?

Feb 16, 2020 | 10:21 AM

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caesosa

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From: Wa

They are a PIA to get out. You have to remove the seal around it to make sure you get full contact with your socket. It’s a few screws and a pop off to remove that piece. The bolts on the struts are VERY tight if they are still factory and you can strip them if you don’t have full contact.

Feb 16, 2020 | 01:09 PM

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Ratchey

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Originally Posted by mrhenry123

any comments on those bolts?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhenry123

hi guys -

i ordered some new rear struts from liftsupportdepot.

how to you remove the top triangular piece that is bolted to the hatch ? it looks like the bolts are recessed and cannot unscrew all the way.

You have to remove the rubber trim that is over them. It's kind of a pain and there is a pointless clip that you will most likely break.
You can try pushing it out of the way, but it is easier to remove a few of the screws holding it in.

I already answered this above. Nothing has changed in the method needed to remove them since the last time you asked.