Hood Support Strut Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

While an assistant supports the hood, use a flat-tip screwdriver (A) to pry out the clips (B) on both ends of the hood support struts (C), and then remove the support struts from the pivot bolts (D). Do not remove the clips from the struts.
NOTE: Use eye protection when doing this procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Support Struts From Pivot Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Push the clips back into their original position, and then push the ends of the struts onto the pivots bolts.