Rear Hatch Struts
05-27-2007, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom Rathjen
Can anyone tell me how to replace the rear hatch struts on a 2004 Cayenne?
Originally Posted by Tom Rathjen
Is it common for these to wear out this early?
Originally Posted by Tom Rathjen
Thanks
05-27-2007, 12:59 PM
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Changing the rear hatch struts is a little more involved than just unbolting them.
I haven't done this yet - but it seems you have to remove some interior trim, cut some sealing compound on the protective cover, then unclip and remove the strut.
Install is the reverse but you are supposed to seal the cover for the strut again and allow 60 minutes of dry time.
If there is enough interest I can post a DIY from the service manual instructions (on my site).
I haven't done this yet - but it seems you have to remove some interior trim, cut some sealing compound on the protective cover, then unclip and remove the strut.
Install is the reverse but you are supposed to seal the cover for the strut again and allow 60 minutes of dry time.
If there is enough interest I can post a DIY from the service manual instructions (on my site).
05-27-2007, 07:12 PM
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changin the struts isnt hard, taking off the trim is hard becasue its the most fragile plastic ever.
just be sure to support the lid when you pop the struts
one strut will not hold the lid and a falling lid will ruin you day
just be sure to support the lid when you pop the struts
one strut will not hold the lid and a falling lid will ruin you day
05-28-2007, 04:47 PM
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05-28-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Rathjen
Thanks for the replies Loren, it would be great if you could post something from the manual. And can you point me to your site? Thanks!
05-31-2007, 05:43 PM
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You will notice the colder it is - the worse the struts are. During the spring/summer here in Maryland I have no problems - but come winter that damn hatch closes right up on itself.
06-02-2007, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Rathjen
Thank you so very much for posting the procedure!!
(And yes, it is out of warrenty. By a whole 2 months. Bummer.)
(And yes, it is out of warrenty. By a whole 2 months. Bummer.)
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