Rear Window Struts
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
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From: Plano TX
Just a suggestion, when you go to replace yours, take an open end wrench (10 mm I think) and place carefully in such a way that you can exert enough downward force to pop the struts out. I found this MUCH easier than trying to use a flat blade.
Also, mine came from autozone new... the only problem is the defroster posts both go the same direction. That said, I could easily connect one defroster but unfortunately I did have the same luck with the other. I'll probably create a pig tail to get past this issue at a later point if I really feel bored.
Also, mine came from autozone new... the only problem is the defroster posts both go the same direction. That said, I could easily connect one defroster but unfortunately I did have the same luck with the other. I'll probably create a pig tail to get past this issue at a later point if I really feel bored.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
I guess I don't get the stitches thing...
My struts must be fine, then, as the hatch has no problem staying open. What it *doesn't* do all the time, though, is open fully when I press the button. It'll pop about half-way, and then it slows to a stop. If I give it a little "encouragement," it'll continue all the way to the top.
Also, it seems as though the strut mounts have started to rattle where they connect to the glass, and that's driving me crazy...
My struts must be fine, then, as the hatch has no problem staying open. What it *doesn't* do all the time, though, is open fully when I press the button. It'll pop about half-way, and then it slows to a stop. If I give it a little "encouragement," it'll continue all the way to the top.
Also, it seems as though the strut mounts have started to rattle where they connect to the glass, and that's driving me crazy...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pearland Texas
I'm tired of lifting mine up manually. It doesn't stay up, have to hold it up with one hand. Should it pop ! and then lift on its own, or will I have to still put a hand on it ?
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From: Obama=death for America
I guess I don't get the stitches thing...
My struts must be fine, then, as the hatch has no problem staying open. What it *doesn't* do all the time, though, is open fully when I press the button. It'll pop about half-way, and then it slows to a stop. If I give it a little "encouragement," it'll continue all the way to the top.
Also, it seems as though the strut mounts have started to rattle where they connect to the glass, and that's driving me crazy...
My struts must be fine, then, as the hatch has no problem staying open. What it *doesn't* do all the time, though, is open fully when I press the button. It'll pop about half-way, and then it slows to a stop. If I give it a little "encouragement," it'll continue all the way to the top.
Also, it seems as though the strut mounts have started to rattle where they connect to the glass, and that's driving me crazy...
You get stitches because you open the hatch to do something in your trunk and because the struts are bad, the trunk lid falls on your head causing the need for stitches.
