Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Lid
Support Struts Replacement Guide
How to change weak trunk lid support
struts on a sixth generation 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Camaro.
2020 Camaro Trunk Lid |
Bottom of Support Strut |
Pry Out "C" Clip |
This automotive
maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the sixth
generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021) GM Chevrolet Camaro in
changing weak, failing or faulty gas charged trunk lid support struts (also
known as "shocks", "prop rods" or "lifts"). The development and release of the 7th generation Camaro has been delayed, so the current sixth generation will probably continue into the 2022 and 2023 model years. Owners of other General Motors vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac such as the Malibu, Impala, Bolt, Corvette, Trailblazer, Trax, Equinox, Blazer, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado, Express, Encore, Envision, Enclave, Regal, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Canyon, Savana, XT4, XT5, XT6, Escalade, CT4, CT5, CTS and CT6 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) part number on the trunk lid support struts in this 2020 Camaro is 730878 0125N 316/19 B 27 23151210. A few compatible replacement aftermarket trunk struts with their part numbers are as follows: Lift Supports Depot PM3388 (with spoiler), Lift Supports Depot PM3387 (with out spoiler), Tuff Support 613984 (RS package) and Tuff Support 613178 (convertible only). Please double check the correct part number for your Camaro by using the Amazon Part Finder website. The correct support struts may vary depending on the model year, trim level, whether or not the car has a spoiler and also depending on if the vehicle is a hardtop coupe or a convertible. The only tool needed to remove and replace the trunk lid support struts is a small flat head screwdriver. The first two steps are to pop open the trunk lid either with the button on the driver's door panel or the button on the key fob. Then fully open the trunk lid until it is pointing straight up. Even with one strut removed, the trunk should still stay open by itself since it extends all the way up until it is perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) with the top of the vehicle. For safety, I still recommend having an assistant hold open the trunk while you change one strut at a time. Locate the metal "C" shaped retaining clips at the top and bottom of the old strut. |
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Releasing Retaining Clip |
Pull Socket Off Mount |
Release Top "C" Clip |
Carefully insert
the blade of the small flat head screwdriver into the notch in the middle of
the "C" shaped retaining clip on the bottom end of the strut. Gently pry out the "C" shaped retaining clip. You do not need to fully remove the clip. Pull the socket off the ball mount attached to the trunk. |
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Old Strut Detached |
OEM Part Number |
Lubricate Ball Mounts |
Then repeat the
process to detach the top of the support strut. (The genuine GM OEM part number on the struts in this 2020 Camaro were 730878 0125N 316/19 B 27 23151210.) To keep the trunk lid operating smoothly and quietly, apply a small amount of grease or oil to the ball mounts. |
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Pry Back "C" Clip |
Push Socket Over Ball |
Line Up Lower Socket |
Line up the new
strut with the gas charged body at the top and the metal rod at the bottom. Gently pry out the "C" shaped retaining clips until they are clear of the socket, but do not fully remove them. Push the ball socket over the mount on the trunk and the trunk lid. |
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Pop Together Ball Socket |
Push In "C" Clips |
New Strut Installed |
Use the screwdriver
to carefully push in the "C" clips until they "click" securely into place. Double check that the new strut is securely installed. To test the new struts, carefully open and close the trunk lid several times. The trunk lid should fully open by itself and firmly remain in the raised position. Be sure to record the strut change in your car's service records. Please
check out all of the
2016-2021 GM Chevrolet Camaro DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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