Bonnet gas strut replacement - tips?

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munchkincoupe

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My bonnet gas lifting struts are corroded but still working. They are the original parts. I have bought replacements. Is there anything I need to be aware of/careful of doing this job or is it as straight forward as doing the boot struts?

thanks
 
munchkincoupe said:
My bonnet gas lifting struts are corroded but still working. They are the original parts. I have bought replacements. Is there anything I need to be aware of/careful of doing this job or is it as straight forward as doing the boot struts?

thanks
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Same, lift up tab and pull :thumbsup:
 
Should mention obviously you'll need to support the side you've taken off while you change them round as it'll sag but still an easy 1 man job if you sort your hands out and have the parts in reach as you swap
 
Yes I made that error about 30yrs ago changing the boot struts on an A4 avant - propped it open whilst I changed one side - one ball joint was particularly resistant on removal meaning I had to whack it off resulting in the prop falling out, boot lid collapsed with only one strut attached and smashed the rear screen!!!! Not a great day that one ha ha !
 
As soon as you take one off the bonnet will drop. Grease the balls before you put the new ones on.
 
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