Hatch Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body or the hatch.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the hatch support strut.

Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.

Fig 1: Support Strut And Pivot Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the pivot bolt (B), then remove the support strut (C) from the hatch.
Install the hatch support strut in the reverse order of removal.