My rear hatch wont stay open, is this common? - 6SpeedOnline

Dec 29, 2009 | 10:18 PM

Pepper

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My rear hatch wont stay open, is this common?

It's an '04 CS Is this the part I need? "REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUT SHOCK" Is it hard to replace? Anyone have a DIY with pics?

Dec 30, 2009 | 12:52 AM

Road Runner

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Road Runner is infamous around these parts

This is a very common problem, mine are completely toast as well.
Replacement is very tricky as you have to drop part of the headliner.

I have not changed them yet, as I worry about damaging the headliner! But as you know, it is very annoying especially when loading the groceries etc.

Question:
Does anyone know how much the dealer charges for this?
Also, would it make sense to replace the working glass lifters at the same time while the headliner is already down?

Dec 30, 2009 | 04:40 AM

DUTCH VanAtlant

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

It's an '04 CS Is this the part I need? "REAR HATCH SUPPORT STRUT SHOCK" Is it hard to replace? Anyone have a DIY with pics?

See here:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...howtopic=14146

Dec 30, 2009 | 08:20 AM

NeilM

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on my way to the dealer this morning to get them replaced on my '04 CTT. They said it takes 1.5 hrs to do.

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:11 AM

Seano

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I had to have mine done - don't remember the mileage, but my '04S is now at about 66k - sometime between 30k and now. I got them to warranty it, so don't know costs ...