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Hatch Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the hatch support strut.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the hatch.

1. Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.






2. Remove the pivot bolt (B), then remove the support strut (C) from the hatch.

3. Install the upper pivot bolt into the hatch first, then install the lower pivot bolt into the body, and position the support strut properly.