trunk lift support replacement

[charliet1948]

has anyone replaced the trunk lift supports, it isn't visible so it must be a lot more difficult than on most vehicles. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charlie

 

[sfcavila]

has anyone replaced the trunk lift supports, it isn't visible so it must be a lot more difficult than on most vehicles. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charlie

I was hoping someone had answered because I need to replace mine as well.

 

[Gunkk]

See this thread:

Trunk Getting Hard to Open

Hi All... My trunk is getting harder and harder to open. The latch works fine but its like my trunk is Honey Boo Boo's mom...just keeps getting heavier. Does anyone know of any lube points or if I need to disassemble any thing to get to the arms? I feel they need some lubrication badly...

genesisowners.com

 

[Ozy44]

I replaced mine a few years ago when I bought the car. You have to remove some of the trunk lining to access the supports up under the quarter panel area. I remember it being a little bit of a pain but definitely doable.

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[change741]

I accessed the lifters or pistons without removing trunk liners, rather pulled them aside.
I tried lifters from Advance Auto Parts store, no force was indicated on these, they did not hold the trunk open, the lid came down in a slam.
More to follow after I receive other lifters from the internet source.
My pictures are from 2011 Genesis and 2014 Equus.

 

[change741]

I accessed the lifters by pulling the trunk liner side panels down. The side panel and the horizontal panel are separate panels. This allows pulling one aside and pushing the horizontal up a little. I did not remove any liner panels. I laid inside the trunk to do it. The pistons come off with the aid of a flat screw driver to ease the metal clip tensioner on each end where the ball fits into the socket of the lifter. The 2011 Genesis lifter is labeled as 560N or 126 lbs, the 2014 Equus lifter is labeled as 410N or 92 lbs. Advance Auto had lifters, but no force rating was on the package. I tried them and the trunk will not stay open, it slams shut. They are too weak.
More later, after the ones from the internet arrive and I try them.

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[Nohinamherst]

My 2012 needs this, too. I'm surprised I couldn't find any videos, so thanks for the photos.

 

[2Stack]

I just got mine replaced at the dealer did not want to deal with it 400 bucks though

 

[randoozee]

I called my hyundai dealer here in Los Angeles and they wanted $316.00 for a pair of these gas shocks!!!! I told him I'll need to let it slam shut for a while!! LOL I'm seeing them for $40-$70 on ebay and amazon..

 

[randoozee]

My 2012 needs this, too. I'm surprised I couldn't find any videos, so thanks for the photos.

My 2012 needs this, too. I'm surprised I couldn't find any videos, so thanks for the photos.

I just replaced the 2 gas shocks on my 12 Genny. A guy by the name of Caneswag on YouTube gives a great insight on how to do this. I removed the rubber strip on the trunk by just pulling up on it then removed 3 clips under it to let the baggage rack drop down below the side panels.

I then removed 3 plastic plugs from each side panel to access the shocks on both sides. Pop the clips and pull off the shocks. I recommend pushing the clips up just a little when installing the new ones for easier installation. They pop back into place when you push them on. It was 45 minutes start to finish and I’m not a mechanic!! Lol. Hope this helps.

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[Walter69]

I just replaced the 2 gas shocks on my 12 Genny. A guy by the name of Caneswag on YouTube gives a great insight on how to do this. I removed the rubber strip on the trunk by just pulling up on it then removed 3 clips under it to let the baggage rack drop down below the side panels.

I then removed 3 plastic plugs from each side panel to access the shocks on both sides. Pop the clips and pull off the shocks. I recommend pushing the clips up just a little when installing the new ones for easier installation. They pop back into place when you push them on. It was 45 minutes start to finish and I’m not a mechanic!! Lol. Hope this helps.

Did you replace because lid was falling? I've got a rattle at slow speed over bumps and thinking it could be one of these either loose or not attached and making the noise?

 

[jep604]

Mine are $97.00 each on the Hyundai website I use. Fortunately, mine are still working properly.