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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 07:13 PM
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2002 liftgate strut removal - how do you get them off the ballstuds?

How are you supposed to get the liftgate struts off the ballstuds? I've inspected them closely and there are no clips to release, but if you try to pull or pry them off, you can see the metal around the stud starting to flex and bend.

Are you supposed to unscrew the ballstuds, then clamp the struts in a vice and separate the studs that way?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2021 | 01:19 PM
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My 2004 had clips.

2001-2007 shows clips:

2008-2012 shows clips:

 
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Old Feb 18, 2021 | 06:43 PM
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It would be great if mine had clips, but they don't.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 08:26 AM
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I think they just pull off. Use a screw driver with a rag wrapped around it to avoid scratching the paint.

 
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