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What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484006 01/18/06 05:47 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 40 Pleasant Hill, IA N Nick Buol OP New CEG\'er
OP Nick Buol New CEG\'er N Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 40 Pleasant Hill, IA	When I got my 1999 Contour, I noticed that the trunk didn't open by itself (at all). Then I noticed that there are no components to lift it open. The hinges and such are there, but just nothing to push it open. What are those called so that I can search around for them? Thanks!

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484007 01/18/06 06:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 103 Tulsa, OK K Knip CEG\'er
Knip CEG\'er K Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 103 Tulsa, OK	here 98 T-Red SVT -- TH/BAT Tranny -- SPEC Clutch & Flywheel Torsen - Keyed Tower - Custom shift forks Optimized TB - B&M Shifter - Elky Mesh - Indiglo

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484008 01/18/06 08:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 4,149 on the rolling plains of Dixie B bigMoneyRacing_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
bigMoneyRacing_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 4,149 on the rolling plains of Dixie	There are also hydraulic cylinders that assist opening and, I assume, hold the trunk up when open. They're known to deteriorate and IIRC a beyotch to replace (though I've never done it myself). The spring shown above simply pops the trunk out of the latch, alleviating a problem where you'd press the button to open the trunk only to find that it isn't released--a major PITA when your hands are full. -- 1999 SVT #220 -- In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484009 01/18/06 08:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas P PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er
PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas	I think you are referring to the Trunk Struts. They are black. Located inside the trunk on the top left and right. They help support the trunk up when open. They aren't really easy to remove. I replaced mine a while ago with some from a junkyard. Took me a while to change them. Last edited by PacificTourGL; 01/18/06 08:16 PM. '98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484010 01/19/06 01:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany B Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er
Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany	OH, and to piggyback on these guys... The trunk isn't supposed to pop itself all the way open when you release it. Think of a station wagon/hatchback where you have to lift the hatch/gate up. The struts are there just to hold the trunk up, which doesn't work well in high winds... On both of the Contours I've had, neither of them had the trunk move at all when you release it, and I've never had problems with them relatching. Goin' Round Traffic Circles @ 50Km/h!!! \m/ -- 1998 E0 SVT #2119 of 6535 \m/ -- 2003 Sentra SE-R Spec V

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484011 01/19/06 02:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Replacing the struts is fairly simple. small hands are a must, or it'll take a little while longer. A few basic tools, and a few moments of your time. Big Jim outlined a method (IIRC) within the last 6-8 months. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484012 01/19/06 02:51 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 40 Pleasant Hill, IA N Nick Buol OP New CEG\'er
OP Nick Buol New CEG\'er N Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 40 Pleasant Hill, IA	The trunk pops open just fine, but the struts are simply not even there. So that is what I need to find is "trunk struts." I am 6'1" with fairly large hands, but I can recruit my wife to help out with any parts that require smaller hands. Thanks for everyone's help! Nick

Re: What are the parts that push the trunk open? #1484013 01/19/06 02:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany B Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er
Big Daddy Kane Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,816 Ramstein AB, Germany	Originally posted by Nick Buol: The trunk pops open just fine, but the struts are simply not even there. So that is what I need to find is "trunk struts." Ahh... so it doesn't even hold itself up... My 81 Caddy Coupe Deville was like that. The huge trunk combined with the 5th wheel thingy on it made it SUPER heavy. Had to cut a 2" thick broomstick to hold it open... broke smaller things like long ice scrapers. Goin' Round Traffic Circles @ 50Km/h!!! \m/ -- 1998 E0 SVT #2119 of 6535 \m/ -- 2003 Sentra SE-R Spec V

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