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Easy
Steps
8
Time Required
5 - 10 minutes
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- Hatch Strut
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Introduction
All that is needed are a replacement hatch strut, a 12mm wrench, and a crescent wrench. There is a wide variety of aftermarket hatch struts for this vehicle and there is no electrical work required for this fast fix. This guide utilizes a Monroe Max-Lift Lift Support. (Part Number: 900077) but any compatible replacement will suffice. It is recommended to have a helper stand by to hold the weight of the hatch or to safely prop it open during the replacement process. A simple fix like this can save you the time and money of going to a repair shop and helps build basic auto maintenance skills.
What you need
Step 1
Hatch Strut
- Acquire a compatible hatch strut (lift support). This guide uses a Monroe Max-Lift Lift Support. (Part Number: 900077)
Acquire a compatible hatch strut (lift support). This guide uses a Monroe Max-Lift Lift Support. (Part Number: 900077)
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Step 2
- Go to the rear of the vehicle.
- Pull up on the trunk handle to lift open the trunk.
Go to the rear of the vehicle.
Pull up on the trunk handle to lift open the trunk.
Step 3
- Prop open hatch or have someone help support the hatch weight.
- Remove the upper ball mount.
- Turn the upper ball mount counterclockwise with a 12mm wrench.
- It will pop off when it’s completely unscrewed.
Prop open hatch or have someone help support the hatch weight.
Remove the upper ball mount.
Turn the upper ball mount counterclockwise with a 12mm wrench.
It will pop off when it’s completely unscrewed.
Step 4
- Remove the lower ball mount.
- Turn the lower ball mount counterclockwise with a 12mm wrench.
- It will pop off when it’s completely unscrewed.
Remove the lower ball mount.
Turn the lower ball mount counterclockwise with a 12mm wrench.
Step 5
- Place a washer on the new upper ball mount.
- Turn it clockwise to hand tighten the new upper ball mount.
- Turn it clockwise with the crescent wrench to finish tightening.
Place a washer on the new upper ball mount.
Turn it clockwise to hand tighten the new upper ball mount.
Turn it clockwise with the crescent wrench to finish tightening.
Step 6
- Place a washer on the new lower ball mount.
- Turn it clockwise to hand tighten the new lower ball mount.
- Turn it clockwise with a crescent wrench to finish tightening the new lower ball mount.
Place a washer on the new lower ball mount.
Turn it clockwise to hand tighten the new lower ball mount.
Turn it clockwise with a crescent wrench to finish tightening the new lower ball mount.
Step 7
- Place a lower hatch strut socket over the new lower ball mount.
- Push it firmly onto the new lower ball mount. It will pop on easily.
Place a lower hatch strut socket over the new lower ball mount.
Push it firmly onto the new lower ball mount. It will pop on easily.
Step 8
- Place the upper hatch strut socket over the new upper ball mount.
- Press it firmly onto the new upper ball mount. It will pop on easily.
Place the upper hatch strut socket over the new upper ball mount.
Press it firmly onto the new upper ball mount. It will pop on easily.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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