Installation Procedure

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Press the upper end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the hood.

Fig 1: Pressing Upper End Of Assist Rods On To Ball Joint
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Press the lower end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the lower hood hinge
Remove the support from the hood.
Close the hood.

Fig 2: Pressing Lower End Of Assist Rods On To Ball Joint
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