Prop, Gas: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Support Cylinder Removal

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1 - BALL SOCKET

2 - RETAINING CLIP

3 - FLAT BLADED TOOL

4 - BALL STUD

WARNING:

Do not remove the liftgate support cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support cylinder 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 cylinders.

Open the liftgate and support.

Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).

Fig 2: Support Cylinder Retaining Clip

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1 - RETAINING CLIP

2 - BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD

NOTE:

Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).

Remove the support cylinder from the upper and lower ball studs.