2009 Hyundai Tucson Rear Glass Gas Spring Replacement

Replacement Gas Springs

I got mine from rockauto.com -- SACHS P/N SG367011. Here's a view of them as received.

The label on the sleeve identifies them as "STABILUS LIFT-O-MAT". English installations are printed on the back of the sleeve. A paper insert has French and Spanish instructions.

Propping Up The Rear Glass

If you happen to have a helper, then he or she can hold the glass up for you while you swap the gas springs. That's what the instructions advise. The instructions go on to say, "DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF PROP TO HOLD UP HOOD/TRUNK/HATCH."

I had no helper, so I ignored that warning and propped up the glass with a board approximately 74 inches long, like so.

That worked fine for me. I don't see a problem with doing it.

Removing A Gas Spring

A steel clip secures each ball-end to its ball stud.

Pry each clip part way off with a screwdriver (there's no need to remove a clip completely), and the ball-end will be free to come away from its ball stud.

Installing A New Gas Spring

Position each ball-end over its corresponding ball stud and press forcefully. The ball-end will snap into place on its stud.

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