Hood Open Assist Rod Stud Replacement

Hood Open Assist Rod Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Hood Hold Open Device Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Open and support the hood.




2. Release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1).
3. Remove the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) from the fender (2).




4. Release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2).

Notice: Refer to Liftgate/Hood Assist Rod Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Remove the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) from the hood (1).

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) to the hood (1).

Tighten the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

2. Press the hood assist rod onto the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2).
3. Ensure that the clip is fully seated on the hood assist rod.




4. Install the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) to the fender (2).

Tighten the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

5. Press the hood assist rod onto the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1).
6. Ensure that the clip is fully seated on the hood assist rod.
7. Close the hood.