These instructions were great! I actually replaced just one strut as the soft metal end of the 2nd new one broke on installation. I simply reinstalled the old one on one side and the hatch works perfectly.

Fast forward today, and I was installing the 2nd strut. I felt it was a lot easier to NOT put in the rear pin first, as per the instructions above. Instead use your fingers to adjust the strut from the inside, holding on to the rubber boot to line up the outer pin. Once that one is in, it's a simple matter to push the hatch ALL the way up (just a few mm is all you need) and the rear pin slides in easily.

Another thing not mentioned is the fact that the left and right "lips" of the large rear trim need to go back UNDER the window seals. This is a tricky job, but with some stiff flat plastic trim tool, it can be done.

The bloody hatch is now HARD to close and one must be careful to control the hatch when it opens as its gonna fly up! On a side note, my entire rear hatch carpet is soaked. New problem to fix.

Fix your struts though. Easy job and very satisfying!


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