02/03/2020 13:50:14

C-Clips - Strut - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 11330702

Removal

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Support the hood with a prop.
  5. Release the clip securing the gas strut to the body, and then remove the strut from the ball joint.
  6. Release the clip securing the gas strut to the hood, remove the strut from the ball joint, and then remove the strut from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the clips (x2) from the LH hood gas strut.
    Figure 1. Body side of strut shown, hood side similar

Installation

  1. Use snap ring pliers to install new clips (x2) on the gas strut.
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    Note
    Align the ends of the clip with the grooves on the strut, and then push the clip onto the strut until the clip is fully seated in the notch.
    Figure 2. Body side of strut shown, hood side similar
  2. Clean the strut ball studs on the hood and body (x2) with a clean rag.
  3. Position the LH hood gas strut on the body side ball stud, and then install the clip that attaches the strut to the body.
    Figure 3. Model X shown, Model S similar
  4. Position the LH hood gas strut on the hood side ball stud, and then install the clip that attaches the strut to the hood.
    Figure 4. Model X shown, Model S similar
  5. Remove the prop from the hood.
  6. Install the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace)
  7. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace)
  8. Close and open the hood 3 times to verify proper gas strut installation.