Hood Strut Replacement (Hood falls on E60)
03-11-2013, 10:53 AM
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Hood Strut Replacement (Hood falls on E60)
Hello Fellow Members,
The hood on my '06 550i does not stay open. Time for new hood struts, I guess. My search did not reveal any DIY for this job which I assume is easy, although I do not see the bolts or screws that hold the struts in place. Do I need to remove a collar or clip on either end of the strut to reveal them? Do you have any DIY advice for this job? Thx in advance.
PSam550
The hood on my '06 550i does not stay open. Time for new hood struts, I guess. My search did not reveal any DIY for this job which I assume is easy, although I do not see the bolts or screws that hold the struts in place. Do I need to remove a collar or clip on either end of the strut to reveal them? Do you have any DIY advice for this job? Thx in advance.
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03-11-2013, 01:40 PM
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My Ride: 06 550i
Model Year: 06
When I get home in a few hours I'll post up a detailed explanation of how I did it, with a link to the ones I bought from amazon.
03-11-2013, 09:44 PM
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My Ride: 06 550i
Model Year: 06
Sorry it took so long but basically what I did was open the hood, get some locking pliers on one side. On the other side get a small flat head and put it in the spot I circled and pull the metal band out. There's a little indent there just look for it. After that it should just pop off and you pop the new one in.
I ordered these from Amazon, they looked just like the OEM but withour the BMW logo.
I ordered these from Amazon, they looked just like the OEM but withour the BMW logo.
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