Any 'How To' advice on 2020 Trunk lid strut replacement?

[Kingz]

I need to replace the trunk lid strut and plan to use the BRP part. How do you do this? What all do you have to take apart? I tried searching previous posts but don’t see a how to.

[Bangorbob]

I've taken mine off right after I got it to see what the problem with the strut was. It's just too weak. I watched a video online but can't find it now. I have not found a stronger replacement yet. It isn't that hard to do, but until someone can come up with a stronger strut, I am just propping it open. I know this doesn't help you take it off but may save you time and $'s.

[jlhoug]

Changing the strut is easy. Just remove the 2 screws in the trunk that hold the passenger back rest on, remove the back rest, unclip the bottom of the strut, then lift the lid to expose the upper bolt, remove bolt and remove strut. Problem is, the new strut won't last very long, if at all. And for $70 it just isn't worth it. I put a spring on my failing strut as mentioned in another post

[ThreeWheels]

I need to replace the trunk lid strut and plan to use the BRP part. How do you do this? What all do you have to take apart? I tried searching previous posts but don’t see a how to.

Changing the strut is easy. Just remove the 2 screws in the trunk that hold the passenger back rest on, remove the back rest, unclip the bottom of the strut, then lift the lid to expose the upper bolt, remove bolt and remove strut. Problem is, the new strut won't last very long, if at all. And for $70 it just isn't worth it. I put a spring on my failing strut as mentioned in another post

I've taken mine off right after I got it to see what the problem with the strut was. It's just too weak. I watched a video online but can't find it now. I have not found a stronger replacement yet. It isn't that hard to do, but until someone can come up with a stronger strut, I am just propping it open. I know this doesn't help you take it off but may save you time and $'s.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...=1#post1406359

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...=1#post1633945

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...=1#post1644951

[Quickdraw]

I am having the same issue with the top case strut. I thought it was always like that but I don't ever remember it almost slamming on my head after opening. That happened the other day. I caught it before it did. I bought springs (from someone's idea in another topic) for my seat because with the sheepskin on, it won't stay up, so I'll use the 2nd one I have for the top case.