9-5 Wagon (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) (1999)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
To remove
1
Remove the roof cover plates above the hinge member, D-pillar trim and the two cover plates between the C and D-pillars.
2
Remove the clips in the root.
3
Remove the covers in the load net holders and the clips. Remove the load net holders. Carefully bend down the root.
4
Remove the metal clip over the front gas spring mounting. Have an assistant hold the tailgate.
5
Unsnap the gas spring from the ball joints.
6
Remove the gas spring.
To fit
1
Lubricate the gas spring ball sockets with Gleitmo 805 (part no.30 06 442) and press the gas spring into both ball joints.
2
Fit the metal clip over the ball joint.
3
Fit the load net holders by pressing on the clips and fitting the clips in the roof.