Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

SUPPORT CYLINDER

REMOVAL

NOTE: The support cylinders can be replaced one at a time.

1. Open the hood and support.

Fig. 6:

NOTE: Lift the clips only enough to release the ball studs. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 5:

2. Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent, release the upper retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud. (Fig. 5)

CAUTION: Do not pull the supports from the middle while removing.

3. Pulling at the ends only, remove the support cylinder.

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the retaining clips are seated into the ball socket fully.

CAUTION: Do not install the support cylinders pressing at the center of the cylinder. Press the ends only.

2. Install the support cylinder over the ball studs with the thin end connected to the body side of the hinge and the retaining clips snapping into place.