What Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts on rear hatch?

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pointbob
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What Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts on rear hatch?

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Hey all. anyone know what Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts / struts on rear hatch? My lifts don't hold up the hatch anymore and I need to replace them...but it's the torx (star) pattern..any idea what size. Also ...any other oddball torx sizes i may need to cover the repair? thank you

ps..yes i know the image is a matrix lol
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petervivian
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Re: What Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts on rear hatch?

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Don't they pop off the joints? Torx 20 iirc
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Re: What Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts on rear hatch?

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On my 2003 Vibe, both ends are held in place with a spring metal clip, you have to pry out enough to clear the ball on the lift mount. No torx screws on mine, just need a small screwdriver
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