Rear trunk won't stay open

[dghii]

Rock auto has then very cheap....they work great. Don't get bonked in the head again. This is a 5 to 10 minute job.

[doragman]

agree..... rock auto --$20 and 10 minutes

[slogans7]

Originally Posted by doragman

agree..... rock auto --$20 and 10 minutes

Well I got the replacements but am baffled how to get the old ones out. Since I can't see the nut that apparently is holding them to the assembly, do I need to remove the whole assembly (don't know what else to call it - the black pieces attached to the car fram and trunk lid) to get the old ones off and the new ones on?

Also, are metric tools needed?

[Meir]

use a flat screwdriver to pull away the black metal tab.
the new ones will just snap in place.

[slogans7]

Originally Posted by Meir

use a flat screwdriver to pull away the black metal tab.
the new ones will just snap in place.

Thanks! I'll work on it tonight and say goodbye to the lumps on my noggin.

[Meir]

helpful link:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Hood Shock Replacement - 986 / 987

good luck.

[slogans7]

Originally Posted by Meir

helpful link:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Hood Shock Replacement - 986 / 987

good luck.

Perfect, thanks again.