Hatch Support Strut Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body and hatch.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the support strut.

Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.

Fig 1: Pivot Bolt And Support Strut With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the pivot bolt (B), then remove the support strut (C) from the hatch.
Install the hatch support strut in the reverse order of removal.