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How to Replace Hood Lift Support 2000-05 Mercury Sable

Created on: 2012-01-03

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, weak or sagging hood support strutson Mercury Sable model years 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Hood Support
    • Support the hood with a piece of wood or have an assistant support the hood
    • Pry off the clip at the bottom of the hood support with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Pull off the bottom of the hood support
    • Pry off the clip at the top of the hood support with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Pull off the top of the hood support
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Hood Support
    • Push the top of the hood strut into place
    • Push the bottom of the hood strut into place

Tools needed

  • Assistant

    Flat Blade Screwdriver

    Block of Wood

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In this video, we show you how to replace the hood support struts on this 2002 Mercury Sable. It's a pretty easy repair. This will happen when your hood won't stay up anymore. You'll especially notice it in colder weather. The only tool you'll need is a flat-blade screwdriver and possibly a mop or something, whatever you might hold it up with, or a person to help you out.

If you're familiar with the old Swiffer mop holding up your hood, then you'll want to perform this repair. You'll want to replace these hood struts. It's pretty easy. You take a flat blade screwdriver. Just a note here: You do need to have your hood supported, because when you take these hood struts off your hood will fall down quickly. So have either a dust mop or an assistant help you out. Use your screwdriver; pry out the clip and pull off the strut. Do the same thing for the top side.

The new strut from 1A Auto goes on the exact same way. Put it on there. You may have to turn the strut just a little bit. Lift up your hood. Put the other one on. Make sure it's locked on there. Once you've replaced the pair, you can take out your dust mop.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

2000 - 2007  Ford  Taurus
2000 - 2005  Mercury  Sable

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While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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