How to replace bonnet gas struts [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

How to change bonnet strut on a car – replacement tutorial

You may need the following:

                      a small flat screwdriver
                    
                      WD-40 or cleaning spray
                    
                      grease

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Please note!

Bonnet gas struts are filled with high-pressure gas
They fail if gas leaks through worn seals or a corroded rod
Depending on their design, struts vary in length and force
However, the mountings for each type are almost identical, and so the replacement process is too
A bonnet can have either one or two struts
Replace gas struts in pairs as they have the same service life

1.

To remove the gas strut, pull the retaining clip up

Please note!
Each strut has two fasteners and is secured to the ball joint with a retaining clipThe struts that have mounting brackets mirror each other and so are not interchangeable
2.

Ask an assistant to hold the bonnet during replacement to avoid injury
3.

If this is not possible, place the new struts and the tools you'll need within arm’s reach before you start
4.

Hold the bonnet with one hand and pull up the gas strut clips with the other
5.

Remove the gas strut and clean its mounting seats
6.

Make sure there is factory-applied grease inside the fasteners
7.

Install the new strut and fasten it with the clips
8.

When installing gas struts, be sure to position them as specified by the vehicle manufacturer

Important!
When the strut is compressed, the tube should be located higher than the mounting point of the rodThis will keep the rod constantly lubricated and the strut running smoothly
9.

Repeat the process on the other side of the bonnet