• Flathead Screwdriver
• Lubricating Grease (Optional)

Replacement Hood Struts

Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Hood Struts

Over time the gas struts that support the hood wear out, causing them to fail in supporting the weight of the hood. This DIY guide will help you fix this issue in minutes.

When replacing hood struts to one side at a time to avoid error. The hood struts are attached at either side of the hood at two points, the top (white arrow) and bottom (red arrow).

Open the front hood by pulling the hood latch towards you. An audible noise will be heard when the hood has been properly unlocked.

Loosen the top retention clip by using a flathead screwdriver to lift it up into the unlocked position.

Loosen the bottom retention clip by prying the clip up into the locked position.

While placing one hand on the hood to support it, pull the old hood strut from the hood pivoting points.

Apply lubricating grease to the inside pivoting point of the new hood strut. High-quality struts such as these ones we offer come pre-greased and ready to install right out of the box.

Install the new hood strut by pressing the ends into the pivoting points (white and red arrow). You do not need to loosen the metal retention clips first, just press the strut ends into the pivot points.

With one strut replaced, repeat the same steps to replace the other one.

With both struts replaced, test them by opening and closing the hood a few times, ensuring they support the weight of the hood.

Good job replacing your worn or faulty hood struts! Maintaining your vehicle will be much safer now that the hood's weight is properly supported.