2012 Expedition EL Limited - rear hatch door question

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There are 2 struts that hold the door up and allow it to come down slowly. My question is which way do they go? Is the shaft pointed towards the top of the door or is the cylinder?

Thanks all!

 

[Jamo]

On my 2014 EL LTD, the cylinder is up, shaft is down...

 

[1111ExpyEL1111]

On my 2014 EL LTD, the cylinder is up, shaft is down...

Thank you!!!!