Trunk lift support and center console armrest problems

[madhive]

Hello everyone

Bought a 2003 Infiniti m45 back in December and have been making repairs here and there. However wanted to get some input on couple of things about this car.

First is with trunk support



https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/inf ... pport,1404

Has anybody used this before and are these an easy install on my m45?

Lastly there is a loose/broken part on the bottom of my armrest. Is there an easy fix for this or will have to order a completely new armrest?

[cruzad3r]

for lift support, you just need to make sure the replacement parts have the same or higher force to lift the trunk open. to replace, you take it off by the ball joints, not taking it out completely by the nuts

[EdBwoy]

HowTo: replace-trunk-struts-on-my-2003-m45-y34 ... 69117.html

And apparently size doesn't matter that much - 03-m45-trunk-lift-supports-t613419.html

[madhive]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Any ideas about the armrest?