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How To Replace Rear Hatch Strut 2010-14 Chevy Equinox

Created on: 2014-02-12

Watch this video to learn how to replace the rear liftgate support struts! 1A Auto shows you how to do it yourself!

  1. step 1 :Remove the trunk support
    • To remove your trunk support, you just pry out a clip at each end.
    • Make sure you have your trunk secured and pry out the clips and pull the support free.
  2. step 2 :Install your trunk support
    • Take your new support, push it into place and it'll re-clip.
    • Do the same thing with the top part and you're all set.

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In this video we're going to show you how to replace the trunk supports on this 2014 GMC Terrain. The only tool you'll need for this is a flat-blade screwdriver and you're going to need someone or something to safely hold up the trunk while you remove these pistons. To remove your trunk support, you just pry out a clip at this end and a clip at this end. Make sure you have your trunk secured and pry out the clip and pull the support free. Take your new support, push it into place and it'll re-clip. Do the same thing with the top part and you're all set.

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