GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 DTS 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.

    2. Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 130509 Size: SH
  2. Release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1).
  3. Remove the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) from the fender (2).

    4. Object Number: 105286 Size: SH
  4. Release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2).
  5. Remove the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) from the hood (1).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 105286 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) to the hood (1).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  2. Press the hood assist rod onto the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2).
  3. Ensure that the clip is fully seated on the hood assist rod.

    4. Object Number: 130509 Size: SH
  4. Install the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) to the fender (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Press the hood assist rod onto the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1).
  6. Ensure that the clip is fully seated on the hood assist rod.
  7. Close the hood.