To replace the hood struts on a 2002 ML320, first, prop the hood open securely. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the retaining clips at both ends of the struts, then gently pull the struts away from their mounting points. Install the new struts by aligning them with the mounting points and pushing them into place, securing them with the clips. Repeat on the other side, ensuring both struts are properly attached before lowering the hood.
Hood
The hood struts (aka lift supports) are shot. There is no tension adjustment. Your local auto parts store will sell you new struts for that vehicle for aprox $25 each. Just replace them and the hood will stay open for you.
They are the gas or mechanical devices that hold the hood open.
Hood prop or gas struts or springs.
No not without body surgery
To change the front hood struts on a 1996 Toyota Camry, first, ensure the hood is securely supported. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the retaining clips on the old struts, then pull the struts away from the mounting points. Attach the new struts by aligning them with the mounting points and pressing them into place before replacing the clips. Repeat on the other side, and ensure the hood opens and closes smoothly.
Simply remove the screws holding it on and take it of.
To open the hood on a 2002 Toyota Camry when the hood release cord is not working properly, jack up the car and use a long pole underneath to trip the hood latch. Replace or repair the cord before closing the hood.
There is no hood release to close the hood. One of the hood struts may be frozen or damaged causing the problem. Disconnect one hood strut at a time to determine which one is bad. Your local auto parts store has replacement hood struts for that vehicle.
The latch is directly under the Mercedes sign in the front. Just reach your finger under the symbol, grab, and pull......"Walla...it's open !!! Sincerely, Dat Dude
To replace the hood struts on a 2005 Hyundai XG350, first, ensure the hood is securely propped open. Use a flat-head screwdriver to carefully pry off the retaining clips on both ends of the old strut. Then, remove the old strut by pulling it away from the ball joints. Finally, attach the new strut by aligning it with the ball joints and pressing it into place, securing it with the retaining clips. Repeat on the other side if necessary.
under the hood on the drivers side wall