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960 trunk struts

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srinds
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960 trunk struts

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Hello
Anyone have the installation instructions for removing and installing new trunk struts on 960 sedan
thanks for the help

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billofdurham
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Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

As far as I can remember the strut will pop off by levering it with a screwdriver. Make sure someone is holding the lid while you do this or it will come down fast. Do this at both ends.

To replace the strut it helps if you have water pump pliers to pop it on.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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