Hood
1. Open the hood and hold it open. Use a strong, quick motion to remove the top of the support strut from the hood ball joint.
2. Unscrew the bolt securing the lower part of the support strut and remove the strut.
3. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Backdoor
1. Open the tailgate and hold it in this position.
2. Remove the bolts securing the support strut to the rear door and vehicle body and remove the strut.
3. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.