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Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair



Gas-filled Strut, Removing

- Support hood.
- Lift securing clip - 1 - using a screwdriver and remove gas-filled strut - 3 - from ball studs - 2 -.







When re-using gas-filled strut, do not pry securing clip - 1 - completely out of ball socket, otherwise securing clip may be damaged.

1 - Securing clip
2 - Mounting bracket with ball studs
3 - Gas-filled strut