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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the liftgate window struts to the liftgate window.
  2. Install the lower end of the liftgate window struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  3. Install the new hinge pin to the upper end of the liftgate window strut.
  4. Install the new retainer to the hinge pin.
  5. Remove the support from the liftgate window.
  6. Close the liftgate window.
    Fig 1: New Hinge Pin
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