Hood Strut: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.

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NOTE: Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.

NOTE: Use the correct service parts when replacing the hood struts. The hood struts are not interchangeable and using the incorrect service part will result in damage to components.

Release the clips and remove the struts.

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