Installation Instructions
- Turn off ignition. If old lift support has a window defogger electrical connector, carefully disconnect the fittings.
- Before removing old lift supports, examine any hardware provided to determine which components must be reused.
- Have someone hold the hatch, hood, trunk or rear window open while replacing the lift support.
DO NOT USE A PROP ROD. - The new lift support must be installed in the same position as the old one which was removed. Unless otherwise instructed. Do not nick or scratch chrome rod.
- Compare the end connectors of your lift support to the illustrations provided and see below formadditional instructions.
- Do Not Remove both lift supports at the same time. Replace one, then remove and replace the second one.
Removable Ball Connectors
Figure: 1,2 & 3
- Remove old lift support by prying the retaining ring, cap lock or the security lock ring.
- Press new lift support onto ball stud and properly install retainer.
Eyelet Connector
Figure: 4 & 5
- Remove old lift support by unscrewing the mounting bolt or removing the retaining clip.
- Install new lift support by reusing mounting bolt or retaining clip.
Eyelet Connector W/Retaining Clip
Figure: 6
- Remove old lift support by prying the retaining clip off.
- Install new lift support by pressing against the vehicle mounting stud until the retaining clip snap into place.
Keyhole Slot Connector
Figure: 7
- Slide the lift support so the key hole slot can be lifted off the vehicle mounting stud.
- Install the new lift support by sliding the key hole slot over the vehicle mounting stud.
