hahnmgh63

So, is there an easily disconnected plug back there to the Diversity antenna that I may have accidentally disconnected? I'm somewhat afraid that the right side strut may have pinched the wiring harness that is at the hatch pivot although my rear hatch, rear cameras (OEM), and hatch lights all work fine. I hate to have to pull the trim again as the more you pull that stuff the more likely something will crack but looks like I'll have to.

PD Monkey

I just ordered new struts for my rear hatch. Any updates on this? Any tricks or tip?

hahnmgh63

There is a writeup in the DIY section of Renntech which works pretty good. Be ready to pop the rear hatch and the rear window in order to move the pivot points for easier hookup. The rear connection on the right side strut is the one you have to be careful on as there is a wiring harness routed right next to the end of the strut, just make sure you don't pinch the wiring harness getting the end of the strut disconnected.

PD Monkey

Thanks. I've read the write up on this site. It sounds pretty straight forward.

mudman2

The cable duct is very delicate it would be very easy to pull the wires without even knowing it and damage them

hahnmgh63

Hopefully I just knocked a plug loose. If I pinched the wire I may try a splice otherwise I'm sure I'll have to purchase a long wiring harness that would go from the front all the way to the rear.