Prop, Gas: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Support Cylinder-Ball Socket-Typical

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NOTE:

The hood support cylinders can be replaced one at a time.

Open and support the hood.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the hood support cylinders at the middle of the support cylinder during removal. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the hood support cylinders.

Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent (3), release the retaining clip (2) at each end of the support cylinder while carefully pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).

Fig 2: Support Cylinder Retaining Clip

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1 - RETAINING CLIP

2 - BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD

NOTE:

Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).

Fig 3: Hood Gas Prop

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Disconnect the hood support cylinder (2) from the hood and the fender rail (1).