The procedure to handle trunk/liftgate shock/support service and repairs begins by removing back door stay assembly with proper care to keep away from the piston rod and maintaining cylinder hold during maintenance. The application of cotton gloves along with hard surfaces on the door stay will result in gas leaks thus prevent it until the piston rod becomes deformed. A screwdriver will detach the stop ring from the groove yet the tip needs protection through taping. The technician needs to separate the
Ball Joint before removing the back door stay assembly under proper back door support. The first task requires the removal of both the 2 bolts holding the back door lower damper stay bracket. After this step, move onto removing the back door upper damper stay bracket by taking out its 2 bolts.