Hatchback Trunk Cylinders

[CTScott]

To swap them out:

1. Prop the hatch fully open. I used a fiberglass painter's pole.

hatch prop.jpg

2. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, pry the clip up about 1/8" (you don't need to fully remove the clip).

3. With the clip up, pull the end off of the ball.

4. Do the same on the other end of the gas spring.

5. Pry up the clips on the new one.

6. Slip the bottom onto the ball (the bottom is the larger diameter end).

7. Rotate the top (clockwise) until it lines up with the ball and slip it on.

8. Push the clips back down.

9. Repeat on the other side.