Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
- Open and support the endgate window.NOTE: Refer to LIFTGATE ASSIST ROD NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Remove the retainer from the hinge pin at the upper end of the endgate window strut.
Discard the retainer.
- Remove the hinge pin from the upper end of the endgate window strut.
Discard the hinge pin.
- Lift up the retainer clips on the endgate window struts using a small flat- bladed tool.
- Remove the lower end of the endgate window struts from the ball joint.
- Remove the endgate window struts from the endgate window.