Black96WS6

Does anyone know what size Torx driver it takes to replace the rear hatch struts? Mine have gone out and need to be replaced. It's a Torx 45 or 50 I think? And how hard is it to do this? Will hand tools do?

Thanks in advance,

Matt
'96 WS6 ~ Just the basics...k&n filter, cut-out, oh, and a 125-shot.

shoebox

I want to say it is a T50, but not positive (hope someone else can say). Get one that is in a socket. It takes quite a bit of force to break it loose and you definitely want to stay square with your torx, so you don't strip it. I had to use a long handled ratchet for enough leverage.

[edit] Oh, I have a set of Craftsman torx bits.

JohnD

Don't remember the exact size but it is a standard one. It's big enough you could measure it and go to the store and buy one. If I hadn't had an air rachet I'd have never gotten mine off. That is easily the tightest bolt I have yet to encounter on my car. I couldn't get enough leverage with a 1/2" breaker bar to bust it.