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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the liftgate struts to the liftgate.
  2. Install the upper end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  3. Install the lower end of the liftgate struts to the ball joint. Press in to place until fully seated.
  4. Remove the support from the liftgate.
  5. Close the liftgate.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Struts
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