Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement. Buick Regal 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Regal 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement

Callout	Component Name
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.
1	Hood Open Assist Rod Retainer (Qty: 2) Procedure Release the locking tabs on the strut. Ensure the clip is fully seated when the rod is reinstalled. If the clip cannot be fully seated a new rod should be installed.

Callout

Component Name

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.

Hood Open Assist Rod Retainer (Qty: 2)

Procedure

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