Just got the Pontiac G6 convertible trunk lifts installed, and these are fantastic. I've put together my install notes for future customers:-For better access to the driver's side trunk lift, unscrew the radio antenna and set aside.
-Don't worry,

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<p><span>Just got the Pontiac&#xA0;</span><span>G6</span><span>&#xA0;convertible trunk lifts installed, and these are&#xA0;</span><span>fantastic. I&apos;ve put together my install notes for future customers:</span><br><span>-For better access to the driver&apos;s side trunk lift, unscrew the radio&#xA0;</span><span>antenna and set aside.</span></p>
<p><span>-Don&apos;t worry, the replacement lifts have clips that are much easier to&#xA0;</span><span>install than the factory clips are to remove (which was best done using a</span><br><span>tiny, flat-head screwdriver with a long shaft and some patience).</span></p>
<p><span>-It is definitely difficult to pop the forward ball joints onto the&#xA0;</span><span>mounting studs because of the tight clearance around the hinges (see&#xA0;</span><span>attached photo), but it doesn&apos;t hurt to use something flat and solid for&#xA0;</span><span>leverage (such as a steel file wrapped in a shop towel to protect your&#xA0;</span><span>car).</span></p>
<p><span>-The replacement lifts are secured with small pins that swivel into&#xA0;</span><span>place after being threaded through two holes in each ball joint. Again,&#xA0;</span><span>because of the tight clearances in this area, a pair of needle-nose pliers i</span><span>s very handy for grasping the pins as you thread them and push into&#xA0;</span><span>lace.</span></p>
<p><span>-Finally, be aware that these lifts come pre-treated with a lovely red&#xA0;</span><span>grease that scared the ..... out of me when I withdrew my arms from the&#xA0;</span><span>tight, metal hinge works and saw my fingers and wrists running crimson. No&#xA0;</span><span>bandages needed though. Shop towel cleans it up nicely.</span></p>
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Installing Pontiac G6 Convertible Trunk Supports

Before starting we suggest that you take a close up picture of how the bracket is mounted.  It may come in handy later.

On the lift support shaft end using a drill bit 3/16" or 13/64" and drill into the existing rivet.  Drill only a small amoun

<div><div><div><div><div><div>Before starting we suggest that you take a close up picture of how the bracket is mounted.&#xA0; It may come in handy later.</div><div><img class="__mce_add_custom__ fr-fic fr-dii" title="drilling-bracket-300x200.jpeg" src="https://cdn7.bigcommerce.com/s-sgwfonvdtg/product_images/uploaded_images/drilling-bracket-300x200.jpeg" alt="drilling-bracket-300x200.jpeg" width="300" height="200"></div><div>On the lift support shaft end using a drill bit 3/16&quot; or 13/64&quot; and drill into the existing rivet.&#xA0; Drill only a small amount until the head of the rivet starts&#xA0; to come apart from the body.</div></div><p>Make note of the side that the old rivet and place the new ball stud so that it is pointing in the correct direction.&#xA0; Attach the nut to the ball stud and tighten.</p></div><p>On the Body side there is a new ball stud provided, you will need to remove the existing ball stud from the vehicle and then insert the new one.</p></div><p>Align the new support to the new <a href="https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/products/ball-studs-1/">ball studs</a>. Make sure that the orientation is such that the shaft attaches to the lower bracket. Gently push the lift support <a href="https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/products/ball-sockets/">ball socket</a> ends over the new ball studs. Once on give a slight outward tug to make sure that the support is securely attached to the vehicle.</p></div><p>That&apos;s it, now time to close the hood and take your Subaru SVX&#xA0;out&#xA0;for a ride.</p></div><p><span>Please let me know how we can make these directions easier or better, your comments are greatly appreciated.</span></p>

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