How to Replace Hood Lift Supports: 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Watch this video to learn how to replace hood lift support on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150.

Replacing Hood Lift Support on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Hood lift supports

Tightening Torques

There are no tightening torques for this operation.

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Ford F-150: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Broom or large enough prop
• Thin flathead screwdriver

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, engage the parking brake, pull the hood release handle, and open the hood.

Step 2: For increased security, it’s recommended to replace both hood lift supports.

Step 3: To ensure the hood stays open, find a suitable prop that allows the hood lift supports to fully extend.

Step 4: Use a thin flathead screwdriver to lift the clip at the bottom of the hood lift support, releasing it from the notch. Repeat this step at the top and then remove the hood lift support.

Step 5: Take the replacement hood lift support, ensuring it’s positioned the correct way up.

Step 6: Lift the clips on both sides of the hood lift support to their maximum extent.

Step 7: Insert the new hood lift support at the top and lock the clip into place.

Step 8: Repeat the clip-lifting process on the lower part of the hood lift support.

Step 9: Repeat the entire procedure on the other side for the second hood lift support.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles :

• 2009 Ford F150
• 2010 Ford F150
• 2011 Ford F150
• 2012 Ford F150
• 2013 Ford F150
• 2014 Ford F150

Important Reminders

To ensure that the hood stays open, use a large enough prop so that the hood lift supports are fully extended.

For more security, we advise changing both hood lift supports.

Be careful to position it the right way up.

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