Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
2. Remove the hood hold-open rod (1) from the retaining clip (3).
3. Rotate the hold-open rod (1) from the normal rest position 90 degrees counterclockwise.
4. Pull forward and remove the hold-open rod (1) from the grommet (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hold-open rod (1) to the grommet (2).
2. Push in and rotate the rod (1) 90 degrees clockwise.
3. Install the hold-open rod (1) into the retaining clip (3).
4. Lower the hood.