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)