Removing deck lid struts on a 308 GTSi

They should pry right out. Try a little WD-40 or PB blaster. Be careful not to loose them although they are easily replaced.

 

Try harder but carefully and make sure the clips does'nt fly off and loose it.

 

lay a rag over the area then use your screwdriver to pop off the circlip. reinstall with visegrips. place circlip in slot and squeeze the pliers.

 

Took my lid off along with the trunk, clips came right off with a small screwdriver.
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I've found the ones that are shaped like a horseshoe with two small holes very difficult to remove without damaging and difficult to place as well. The other type that look more c-shaped are easier to deal with. I got some at the local Kragen's and some from Daniel but noticed the other day that my local hardware store had a bunch of them(never thought to look there). Find some spares as they do get damaged. There must be a special tool for them but I have yet to locate it or figure out what it even is.

Jeff

 

The horsehoe washers are called retaining rings or snap rings and cheap tools are available at harbor freight - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92374

 

Thank you! That will be helpful for future work!

Jeff