Credit: Apollos2

Order Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DCL31E/ref=wms_ohs_product?th=1

I finally got around to installing the trunk support arms I bought from Amazon. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) lift was never great, and after adding sound deadening, it barely worked at all.

I purchased the StrongArm 4078 Nissan Maxima Trunk Lift Support, one per pack, and ordered two packs.

Removing the Old Supports

• Use a small flathead screwdriver to loosen the clip at the back of the lift ball.
• Pull straight back to remove the supports.

Installing the New Supports

• Clean and re-lubricate the mounting points.
• I found a better screwdriver to use for mounting the new lifts.
• You might not need to do this, but I pulled the clip back during installation as well.
• Cleaned off the goop from my trunk and finished the installation.

Result

This is the trunk in the mid-position—it stays in place now and no longer falls on anyone.