Hood Support Strut Replacement

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NOTE:

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the hood support strut.
Use eye protection when prying the support strut clips.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

While an assistant supports the hood, remove the bolts securing the hood support strut (A), and pry the support strut clips (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then release the support strut from the pivot bolt (C).
NOTE: Do not remove the clips from the support strut.

Fig 1: Prying Support Strut Clips With Flat-Tip Screwdriver
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
While an assistant supports the hood, set the support strut clips (A) on the original position, then reattach the support strut (B) on the pivot bolt (C) by pushing the support strut onto the pivot, and install the support strut with the bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Support Strut Clips, Support Strut And Pivot Bolt
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.