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Porsche 911 997 Hood Struts Replacement

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Very easy

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Introduction

The hood struts over time will lose their ability to fully support the weight of the hood.

Its a really easy fix that even a first time DIYer can accomplish!

  1. Open Hood to expose struts

    • Open Hood to expose struts

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  2. Before removing struts , support the hood. A adjustable painters stick works really well

    • Before removing struts , support the hood. A adjustable painters stick works really well

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  3. Using a small flat head screw driver , pry open metal clips on the top and bottom of strut Using a small flat head screw driver , pry open metal clips on the top and bottom of strut

    • Using a small flat head screw driver , pry open metal clips on the top and bottom of strut

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  4. Porsche Part # 997.511.551.01

    • Porsche Part # 997.511.551.01

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