Chrysler Crossfire Trunk Won’t Stay Up Lift Strut Replacement
Won’t your Chrysler Crossfire trunk stay up? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the trunk lift struts of your Chrysler. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on replacing the trunk supports (struts) on a Chrysler Crossfire. Replacing the Crossfire trunk lift that supports struts or shocks is easy and takes less than fifteen minutes. Replacement Crossfire struts can be purchased online for under $30.
What you will need
- Chrysler Crossfire Trunk Lift Support (2)
- Flathead screwdriver
- Two people
Procedure
- Park your Crossfire on level ground and set the parking brakes.
- Open the trunk and have a friend keep it open.
- Locate the left trunk support
- Use a flat screwdriver to push the C clip away from the ball joint
- Do the same for the other end
- Remove the worn trunk strut
- Install new Crossfire trunk struts in reverse order.
- Move the C clips down to lock them in place.
If your Chrysler Crossfire trunk won’t stay up or drops when open, it is time to change the trunk struts. These gas-filled lifts leak or wear as they age and fail to support the trunk lid.
