Support Cylinder

SUPPORT CYLINDER

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE A SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER WITH THE L1FTGATE CLOSED. EACH SUPPORT ROD PISTON IS OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS. IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF IT IS REMOVED WITH THE PISTON COMPRESSED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR A SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Support the liftgate in the open position.
3. Remove the clip attaching the support rod to the ball stud.
4. Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.

Fig. 6:

5. Remove the bolts attaching the support rod to the liftgate (Fig. 6).
6. Separate the support rod from the liftgate.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the support rod on the liftgate.
2. Install the bolts attaching the support rod to the liftgate.
3. Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
4. Secure the support rod to the ball stud with the retainer clip.
5. Remove the support from the liftgate.