Hood strut failure

2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
80,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALD BOTELHO
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How do you replace the hood strut?
Jan 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The hood strut is nothing more than a ball and socket set up. There is a small steel clip that needs slid off for the strut to come off. Look closely where it mounts. I believe yours is a horseshoe shaped clip. With a small screwdriver, remove the clip and then the strut will come apart. Please make sure to have the hood safely propped up so it doesn't fall down on you when you disconnect the strut.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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