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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 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

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution 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.