Support Cylinder: Installation

If removed, install the upper ball stud (2) onto the hood (1) and the lower ball stud (4) onto the fender rail (3). Install the ball studs securely.
CAUTION: Do not push on the hood support cylinders at the middle of the support cylinder during installation. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the hood support cylinders.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Support Cylinder, Ball Studs And Fender Rail
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: Install the hood support cylinders with the cylinder end connected to the hood as shown in illustration.

NOTE: If required, only release each retaining clip enough to install the ball socket onto the ball stud.
Install the hood support cylinder (5) over the upper and lower ball studs and fully engage the retaining clips.