Liftgate Glass Support Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT RODS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE IF THEY ARE REMOVED WITH THE PISTONS COMPRESSED (LIFTGATE CLOSED). ONCE REMOVED, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE SUPPORT RODS.

1. Open and support the liftgate glass.
2. Release the support rod cylinder retaining clips at both ends of each support rod cylinder. See Fig 1
3. Pull the support rods off the ball studs. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER CONNECTION

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CLIP

2 - BALL STUD

3 - SUPPORT ROD END

Fig 2: SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER REMOVAL

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - REAR WINDOW LIFT GLASS

2 - SUPPORT CYLINDER