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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
  1. Open and support the liftgate.
  2. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Bottom Of Strut For Ball Stud On Body
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  3. Lift up the snap ring retainer on the bottom of the assist rod struts using a small flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove the bottom of the strut from the ball stud on the body.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Top Of Strut
    GM313605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift up on the snap ring at the top of the strut using a small flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove the top of the strut from the ball stud.
  7. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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