How to remove hood strut on 1995 E36

Oct 18, 2006 3 Replies

The hood struts on my E36 need to be replaced and I ordered replacements but I haven't been able to figure out how to remove the bad struts. It looks like there is a pin rather than a bolt that hold it on to the frame and the hood. Any ideas for how to remove this?



If they're anything like my E38 you remove a retaining clip either end and press them off.

With a little screwdriver, prise the clip on each end off and then it will just pull off the ball socket. Replace them one at a time to make it easier.

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