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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Lift Window Panel And Suitably
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  1. Open and support the rear lift window panel.
  2. Fig 2: Upper Defogger Connection At Strut
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  3. Disconnect the lower rear defogger electrical connector from the strut.
  4. Reposition the retaining clip outward from the struts lower ball socket using a small flat-bladed tool.
  5. Pull the strut from the lower ball stud.
  6. Fig 3: Strut At Upper Ball Stud
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  7. Reposition the retaining clip outward from the struts upper ball socket.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the upper end of the strut.
  9. Remove the strut from the upper ball stud.