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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the assist rods to the liftgate.
  2. Install the upper end of the assist rods to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
    Fig 1: View Of Lower End Of Assist Rods
    GM621881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the lower end of the assist rods to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
    Fig 2: View Of Liftgate Struts
    GM621880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the support from the liftgate.
  5. Close the liftgate.
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