# 1993 Ford aerostar

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** aerostar, ford\
**Created:** [May 4, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393 "2010-05-04T21:16:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![ikaikaspain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ikaikaspain/32/1779_2.png) [@ikaikaspain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ikaikaspain)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393/1 "2010-05-04T21:16:01Z")

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how do i remove the hydraulic that holds the back door open. I’m trying to install new seat belts and i need to take that off to get the panel off.

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**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-aerostar/48393/2 "2010-05-04T21:29:07Z")

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Support the door before taking off even one gas strut, it’s heavier than you think. Use a broom stick or 2x4.  
The little ball stud should have a wrench hex and unscrew like any bolt, with it still in the strut.  
The gas strut is just held on with a spring clip and pry off with a small screw driver.