How to replace the hood support legs

The hood struts or lift support support your car's hood when you access the engine bay. A faulty rack is a safety issue.

The hood support supports the hood of the car. This allows you to access the engine compartment without lifting the hood with your hands or using a support. Faulty hood pillars can be both dangerous and annoying as they can cause the hood to fall on your head.

Part 1 of 2: Removing the old hood support legs

To replace the hood support legs safely and effectively, you'll need a few basic tools.

Necessary materials

• flat screwdriver
• New hood supports
• Bonnet support (wood or pipe)
• Protective gloves
• Ratchet and sockets
• Repair manuals (optional) you can buy them online through Chilton, or Autozone provides them for free on certain makes and models.
• Safety glasses

Step 1: Support the hood with a brace. Open the hood and support it with a prop such as a piece of wood or a pipe.

Alternatively, you can ask a friend to help you and keep the hood open for you.

Step 2: Remove the hood support pins.. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the support post retainers.

Step 3: Unscrew the fasteners. Remove the mounting bolts that connect the rack to the body.

Usually, a ratchet and a head of the appropriate size are used for this.

Step 4: Remove the Stand. Remove the strut from the ball joint and remove the strut from the vehicle.

Part 2 of 2: Installing the new hood support

Step 1: Install the New Rack. Install the new rack in place and loosely install the mounting hardware, but do not tighten it.

Step 2: Slide the pole onto the ball joint.. Position the strut over the ball joint and push with your finger until it snaps into place.

Step 3: Tighten the Fasteners. Tighten the fasteners until tight.

The hood strut replacement should now be complete. However, if you'd rather have a professional do the job for you, AvtoTachki certified mechanics offer a qualified hood strut replacement service.