Replacing Gas Shock In Glove Box - Not Breaking Anything

[GMLIII]

The time has come to replace my gas shock in my glove box vs using my head to hold the box open while I search for something inside the glove box. Question, I have ordered a replacement SS shock but how do you Best remove the existing shock without breaking the plastic ball joints in the removal and/or install?

[2016SPORTNAUTIQUE200]

I replaced mine and it popped out without breaking. I had to force it pretty good before it came off. Putting new one on was easier than coming off

[SilentSeven]

IIR, there is a little spring clip you can relieve with a small flat blade screwdriver...do this and it will help release the tension.

[GMLIII]

SilentSeven assuming the little release spring is located in each of the plastic end joints?

[charlesml3]

It's really easy. If you look closely at the ends of the gas spring, there is a metal band that snaps around each end. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to slide it out. It doesn't come all the way off. It'll slide out 1/4" or so. Once this is away on each end, the gas spring will come right off without force.

-Charles

[Badfoot]

Mine starting failing as well. Need to replace it. GML, were you able to get a replacement locally?

[GMLIII]

Badfoot No not available locally. I ordered from Nautique Parts and used the Planet Nautique discount code (PND) to receive a 10% discount. I ordered the stainless-steel version because I have a Coastal Edition G, if your G is not a Coastal Edition, you can order the plastic version to save you a few bucks.


Glove Box Gas Shock-Stainless Steel - Nautiqueparts.com

[Badfoot]

Thanks. Mine is not Coastal Edition but I think I'll go with SS version anyway. Looks to be more substantial.