Anyone know how to or have a diagram to remove the old struts and replace with a new one? Having some trouble..thanks

 

Support the hatch with a stick or something first

Then get a T-50 torx bit and a impact (impact is for making it easier on your arm) pull back the rubber covers on the car side of the hatch and take out the torx bolts.

Then get a flat head screw driver and pop the hatch side of the hatch struts off.

Then just reverse to put back on except put the torx bolts in first then the hatch side.

 

cool thanks man, is there a possibility that only one strut is dead?

 

It's possible but usually they both wear out over time unless one of the seals broke on one or something weird. Be careful how you prop it up the hatch is kinda heavy. I Jammed a mop in there real tight.

 

Support the hatch before removing the struts, the Hatch & Glass must weigh 200#. No fun if it comes down on you.

 

Yes, the hatch is very heavy. Be Careful.

 

haha that ****er hit me in the head the other night...hurt like hell