Do not remove the liftgate support cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support cylinder pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (liftgate closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support cylinders.Open the backlite and support.Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).

Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3). Remove the support cylinder from the upper and lower ball studs.

Remove the support cylinders (2) from the backlite (1).