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Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

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Gas-filled strut
Removing:
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Prop up or secure hood -2- in open position.

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Remove securing clip -5-.

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Also remove clip -3-.

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Lift hood slightly, remove bolt -4- and remove gas-filled strut.

Installing:
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Install with tube end of strut at body of vehicle.

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Hood

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Securing clip

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Pins

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Securing clip

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Stop buffer
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Hood height adjustment See Fig. 2.

Fig. 1 Releasing gas from strut

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Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area -x-.

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Dimension -x-: 50 mm (2 in.)

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Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinder's length (measured from piston rod end of cylinder).

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