I have a 928 and just purchased the hood and rear hatch struts. Is there a trick to remove the old ones? I thought that they just snapped off, but I haven't been able to remove them. Thanks, S. Cohen
how to install rear hatch struts
Feb 10, 2004
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There will be either a metal band or wire clip that needs to be removed. There are several types of replacements in addition to the originals. Luckily, they usually snap on.
Read the full replyThere will be either a metal band or wire clip that needs to be removed. There are several types of replacements in addition to the originals.
Luckily, they usually snap > I have a 928 and just purchased the hood and
I found that you need to pull the weather-stripping off to slip the body side over the ball, it was a tight fit and i put a little scratch in my paint, so be careful
Use a very small standard screwdriver to pull the metal band out of the old one, (if that is the type), or pry the plastic cap off the back ( the other type)
Paul, 1984 928s
If your 928 is anything like the 944, it helps to have a helper lift the hatch slightly. This takes the weight off the struts and makes them easy to remove.
Walt
-...- Walt Spector (w6ws at earthlink dot net)
I used a mop handle to keep hatch raised -- worked! Pmouse
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