When a hood hold-open device is being removed or installed, you should provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury and apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Then, you should open and support the hood, use a small flat-bladed tool to release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower assist rod ball stud and the upper assist rod ball stud and remove the hood assist rod from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022