2005 Honda Pilot Rear Strut Replacement

Having your vehicle struts crack, break, or...

iFixit Library 2005 Honda Pilot Easy 5 minutes Guide 119449

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Having your vehicle struts crack, break, or simply stop working is a very common problem with cars today. Without working struts on the trunk of your car, it is difficult to open and close your trunk.

Step 1

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Begin by placing a support beneath the trunk that takes all the weight of the trunk.

Step 2

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Insert the flat head screwdriver under the clip, at the top of the strut, and lift the clip until it pops off completely.

Step 3

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Now, insert the flat head screwdriver under the clip, at the bottom of the strut, and lift the clip until it pops off completely.

Step 4

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Line up the ball and the socket pieces of your new strut.

Step 5

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Use force to push the strut and connect the ball and socket joint.