Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure


Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Raise and suitably support the hood without using the support rod.
2. Remove the support rod-to-radiator support bolt.




3. Remove the support rod from the vehicle.
4. Use a suitable tool to carefully pry the support rod retainer from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Push the support rod retainer into place.




2. Insert the retainer tab into the slot in order to install the support rod to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the support rod-to-radiator support bolt.

Tighten the support rod to radiator support bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

4. Lower the hood.