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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Stud Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open and support the hood.

    2. Object Number: 1229976 Size: SH
  2. Remove the assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  3. Remove the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) from the fender.
  4. Remove the upper hood assist rod ball stud (2) from the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1229976 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper assist rod ball stud (2) to the hood.

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

  2. Install lower ball stud (1) to the fender.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lower hood assist rod ball stud (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .