I have tried several methods to remove these supports. There is no convenient clip that can be removed with a screwdriver.
Some are suggesting to remove the ball from the hatchback frame but I am reluctant to do this as I am not a mechanic with lots of tools to repair my mistakes.
How do you all remove these stock supports? They are not coming off easy and I don't want to screw it up any more than it already is.
Thanks!!
Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
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Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
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Re: Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
You must remove the nuts at the end of the lift supports from the car. I believe they are 12 mm. Use a piece of lumber to prop the trunk fully open and undo the nuts at both ends of the lift support. Then just thread the new ones in. It's an low effort/high reward fix, very satisfying when you don't have to hold the dang trunk open.
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Re: Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
I have them removed and I have found 2 replacements with the hardware on Amazon ($20 for a set from china... buy local and pay $70! )dlb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:54 pm You must remove the nuts at the end of the lift supports from the car. I believe they are 12 mm. Use a piece of lumber to prop the trunk fully open and undo the nuts at both ends of the lift support. Then just thread the new ones in. It's an low effort/high reward fix, very satisfying when you don't have to hold the dang trunk open.
Now the question is : Should the replacement parts come assembled or do I put the sockets on the ball myself ? and are they meant to be put together and not come apart like the supports from the factory?
Here are the links to what I have found:
Cheap from china : https://www.amazon.com/BOXI-Tailgate-Su ... ota+Tercel
Napa Overpriced: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ATM1072 ... sionRank=1
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Re: Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
Oh my bad, I forgot that the replacements come with the balls separate. For those, you screw the ball into the car, place the socket over it, and slide the clip into place. The clips are pretty tight so it's a little annoying but not too bad.
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Re: Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
Thank You! I am happy to get results here faster than Reddit, FB, or any other forum I have tried.
You are Awesome.... keep it up.
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Re: Removal of Tailgate Strut Supports
Good job David!
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