Rear Window/Hatch issue

[PalmHarbor]

The devices that hold up the rear window, located on each side of
the rear hatch seem to have been worn out on my 2000 Camaro.
I need to know:

Can they be fixed?
How easy is it to replace one or both of them?
Any idea of the part cost?


thanks

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

Yes they can be fixed. I have this same issue. It's a cheap fix so you can find these parts at AutoZone. www.autozone.com

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

Can you tell me the part or kit I need to get????


thanks
Phil

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

Easy - call your local store :).

[PalmHarbor]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

I called and a new one is $27 each, called a Lift support.
Is this what you are talking about? If so , what is involved in installing them?

[cam98aro]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

I called and a new one is $27 each, called a Lift support.
Is this what you are talking about? If so , what is involved in installing them?

you pretty much just take the bolts out nd put the new ones back in and bolt them up

[bigairboarder44]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

it really is as easy as cam98aro makes it sound. should take 15 minutes MAX to do

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

They come with instructions actually.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

I'd get a big @$$ wrench though and a good torq bit set. I had an extra set of weatherstripping so I tried to swap them out and take the struts off, tried for a good 10 minutes and didn't get anywhere. Just gave up because I didn't actually need to swap the weatherstripping, but it was on there reeeaaal good.

[nascar24jd]

Re: Rear Window/Hatch issue

Very simple repair.

I changed mine when I bought my car.

The hood lift struts are even easier to replace.