GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Yukon XL - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Window Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open the liftgate window.
  2. Support the liftgate window.

    3. Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.


    Object Number: 522122 Size: SH
  3. Gently pry up the retaining clip in order to remove the lower end of the liftgate window strut from the ball stud on the liftgate.
  4. Gently pry up the retaining clip in order to remove the lower end of the liftgate window strut from the ball stud on the window assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 522122 Size: SH
  1. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the lower end of the liftgate window strut to the ball stud on the liftgate.
  2. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the lower end of the liftgate window strut to the ball stud on the window assembly.
  3. Close the liftgate window.