GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: If you replace both rods, replace one rod at a time.

  1. Open the hood and safely support.

    2. Object Number: 318913 Size: MH
  2. Complete the following steps in order to remove the hood open assist rod (7) from the hood strut stud (1):
    3. 2.1. Use a flat bladed tool in order to pry out the clip (6).
    2.2. Pull the assist rod (7) from the hood strut stud (1).
  3. Complete the following steps in order to remove the hood open assist rod (7) from the hood strut ball stud:
    4. 3.1. Pry the clip (6) out with a flat bladed tool.
    3.2. Pull the assist rod (7) from the hood strut ball stud (5).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318913 Size: MH
  1. Snap the hood open assist rod (7) into the hood strut ball stud (5).
  2. Snap the hood open assist rod (7) onto the hood strut stud (1).
  3. Remove the hood support.