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 Rod Onto Ball Joint
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Press the lower end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the lower hood hinge

Fig 2: Installing Lower End Of Assist Rod
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Remove the support from the hood.
Close the hood.