GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2009 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 363811 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Lift up the retainer clips on the assist rod using a small flat-bladed tool.

    3. Caution: Refer to Liftgate Assist Rod Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 183073 Size: SH
  3. Pull the upper end of the assist rod from the ball joint on the hood.
  4. Pull the lower end of the assist rod from the ball joint on the lower hood hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 625128 Size: SH
  1. Press the upper end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the hood.

    2. Object Number: 625126 Size: SH
  2. Press the lower end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the lower hood hinge.
  3. Remove the support from the hood.
  4. Close the hood.