Prop Rod Assembly: Removal

Open the liftgate and support.
Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent, release the retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud. See Fig 1
NOTE: Lift the clips only enough to release the ball studs. See Fig 2
Remove the support cylinder.

Fig 1: SUPPORT CYLINDER REMOVAL

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1 - BALL SOCKET

2 - RETAINING CLIP

3 - FLAT BLADED TOOL

4 - BALL STUD

Fig 2: SUPPORT CYLINDER RETAINING CLIP

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1 - RETAINING CLIP

2 - BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD