L6060 rear glass struts disassembly?

[jk96]

How do these come apart? Replacing the rear glass and need to disconnect the strurs feom the glass brackets so I can install them into the glass without having to try and keep the entire assembly compressed while doing so.

 

[RjCorazza]

The ball joint (Item #240) threads out of the bracket.

 

[mikester]

Looks like a spring retaining clip on the ball end. Use a small flat screw driver and the clip pops up and releases the ball. No need to wrench out the ball end.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Here's a you tube on how to do it. Removal is shown at :57

 

[jk96]

Thank you all.

 

[dstig1]

Beat me to it. Follow the video.. They are all like this.

 

[RjCorazza]

I should have put a little more thought into my response.

 

[RustyA]

Hang on to the clip, they like to go flying if pried too far back.

 

[Gord Baker]

How do these come apart? Replacing the rear glass and need to disconnect the strurs feom the glass brackets so I can install them into the glass without having to try and keep the entire assembly compressed while doing so.

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Do NOT attempt to keep them Compressed. Open the glass Fully then disassemble per instructions below.

 

[charlessenf]

How do these come apart? Replacing the rear glass and need to disconnect the strurs feom the glass brackets so I can install them into the glass without having to try and keep the entire assembly compressed while doing so.

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Those little spring clips slide off - then the cylinder pops off the ball stud(s). If you stop into an auto supply store (or similar) they may have a package you can open to read the R&R instructions. Also, look for a YouTube on Removing Gas Operated Struts

"To remove a gas-operated strut, you'll typically need to release the mounting clips or fasteners at both ends of the strut, then carefully detach it from the mounting points. This often involves using a flathead screwdriver or a tool to release the clip and then pulling the strut away from the ball joint or mounting bracket. "

 

[jk96]

Glass is installed. Thanks everyone. Next question. How does this wiper arm disconnect? Wiper motor is all I have left.

 

[bgr]

You can see a thin metal ring under the main wiper end on the motor shaft. Take a flat screwdriver and press that ring up TOWARDS the main part of the wiper arm. The arm will pop off. It is a spring lock for the arm on the motor shaft.

 

[jk96]

You can see a thin metal ring under the main wiper end on the motor shaft. Take a flat screwdriver and press that ring up TOWARDS the main part of the wiper arm. The arm will pop off. It is a spring lock for the arm on the motor shaft.

Got it. Thanks you.