Rear Deck lid struts..how to replace
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Rear Deck lid struts..how to replace
Is there a post anywhere on how to replace these struts? I can't figure out how to get the broken ones off. There is a metal clip that goes around them at the top and bottom that attaches to a wire.
Thank you..
Thank you..
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found two posts..
see #1 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rts-today.html
see #2 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stay-open.html
see #1 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rts-today.html
see #2 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stay-open.html
#3
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Wire is for Defroster I believe. Use a 2x4 to support raised glass before removing struts. It is Heavvvy & will fall without struts. I did it on a C4 some years ago if I remember correctly its pretty straightforward, pop clips open & they slip right off.
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found two posts..
see #1 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rts-today.html
see #2 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stay-open.html
see #1 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...rts-today.html
see #2 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...stay-open.html
I've been using a wooden dowel to keep the lid open.. I should have painted it red, as it would look a lot more classy.
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Confused:
New strut...plain with no attachments, no metal band clip
Strut that's on trunk...
Top has plug with wire that clips on to metal band around strut just under where it snaps on to trunk lid.. Band doesn't appear to have a split in it, don't know how to get it off and how to attach it to new strut...
Bottom: also had plug that snaps onto metal band arounbd bottom of strut. Also, has a rubber cover. Have no idea how to get it off old strut and on the the new strut...
New strut...plain with no attachments, no metal band clip
Strut that's on trunk...
Top has plug with wire that clips on to metal band around strut just under where it snaps on to trunk lid.. Band doesn't appear to have a split in it, don't know how to get it off and how to attach it to new strut...
Bottom: also had plug that snaps onto metal band arounbd bottom of strut. Also, has a rubber cover. Have no idea how to get it off old strut and on the the new strut...
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Thank you Dave.....
I just realized that I believe they sold me the wrong strut. The new ones are smaller and thinner and have no metal band or cover and no way to get them off to transfer on to new strut.
Just called dealer..For such a simple fix, makes sense it would be complicated with wrong strut! Go figure, dealerships!
Thank you all...will keep you posted....
Paula
UPDATE: Dealer gave me the wrong one!! Of course, they don't have the right ones in stock today, but will have them tomorrow! Thank you all.... Why did I only realize this when I finally got one off and saw that it was larger than the new one??? Dahhhh
I just realized that I believe they sold me the wrong strut. The new ones are smaller and thinner and have no metal band or cover and no way to get them off to transfer on to new strut.
Just called dealer..For such a simple fix, makes sense it would be complicated with wrong strut! Go figure, dealerships!
Thank you all...will keep you posted....
Paula
UPDATE: Dealer gave me the wrong one!! Of course, they don't have the right ones in stock today, but will have them tomorrow! Thank you all.... Why did I only realize this when I finally got one off and saw that it was larger than the new one??? Dahhhh
Last edited by PaulaH; 05-15-2012 at 01:43 PM.
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typically you use a small flathead screwdriver to pry the retaining clip outward. I have seen two types: those with that metal band and those with a plastic band
the metal you can pop right out then pull the end of the strut off the ball
the plastic may require you to pry the clip and try to pull the shock out at the same time
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Thank you Dave.....
I just realized that I believe they sold me the wrong strut. The new ones are smaller and thinner and have no metal band or cover and no way to get them off to transfer on to new strut.
Just called dealer..For such a simple fix, makes sense it would be complicated with wrong strut! Go figure, dealerships!
Thank you all...will keep you posted....
Paula
I just realized that I believe they sold me the wrong strut. The new ones are smaller and thinner and have no metal band or cover and no way to get them off to transfer on to new strut.
Just called dealer..For such a simple fix, makes sense it would be complicated with wrong strut! Go figure, dealerships!
Thank you all...will keep you posted....
Paula
good luck