Actually, for the "Band" on the big end ... you'd probably be able to just pry it outward until the strut releases ... and not have to remove the band completely (depending on manufacturer). Mike Mike Collum wrote: > Chris, > > One end is self explanatory ... with a "C" clip that has to be removed > before just sliding the rod end off. > > The other end (fatter end) has a metal clip that goes around the strut > and has to be levered off with a narrow screwdriver or some such. That > clip will, without care, go flying only to never be seen again. Once > that metal clip (band) is removed the strut just slides off the knob. > > Installation is, as they say, the reverse. > > Of course, you'll want to support the hatch in the up position with a > broom stick or pole of some sort. > > If you want some close-up photos of an uninstalled strut just let me know. > > BTW, I got 2 heavy duty (both right side struts) instead of the normal > "One of each" which makes the hatch much harder to close. I did it on > purpose as I sometimes carry a bicycle on the hatch and with both of 'em > being heavy duty, the hatch stays up with the bike thereon. > > Mike |
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