Hood Strut Replacement. Buick Regal 2009

GM Service Manual Online

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Regal 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Strut Replacement

Callout	Component Name
1	Hood Strut Retainer (Qty: 2) Procedure Release the locking retainer on the strut. Ensure the clip is fully seated when the rod is reinstalled. If the retainer cannot be fully seated a new rod should be installed.
2	Hood Strut Rod Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Caution: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.

Callout

Component Name

Hood Strut Retainer (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Release the locking retainer on the strut.
Ensure the clip is fully seated when the rod is reinstalled. If the retainer cannot be fully seated a new rod should be installed.

Hood Strut Rod

Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Caution: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.