Hood Lifter(s) Not Working

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- STEPHEN SAUNDERS
  
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16 years ago

Fri, May 11, 2007 6:27 PM

Hello group,

I have not been here for a while, but I have received very helpful information before. So far the winner was the advice about replacing my IAC valve.

So here's a more mundane question. The high pressure lifter(s) that hold your hood open are not doing it anymore. Are they serviceable? Or must they just completely be replaced. If the latter, does that include the hinge they are mounted on?

Thanks for any help.

P.S. I've never been very good at body work. The only thing I hate more is household plumbing.

- Stephen

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- Cedartown Electronics
  
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posted
16 years ago

Fri, May 11, 2007 9:03 PM

I replaced the ones on my '99XLS about two years ago. I used after market ones from Advance. They are holding the hood up anymore. However they were easy to put on with the help of a "hood holder person".

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- Happy Traveler
  
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16 years ago

Fri, May 11, 2007 10:27 PM

They usually wear down in a few years and are not serviceable. You can find aftermarket brands in auto part stores. They will order your size if not in stock. From my experience aftermarket is no better or worse than OEM. Replacement is very easy and requires no tools, except for a small screwdriver to pop the retainer. Prop the hood with a with a 2x4 or ask someone to hold it.