How to Replace Hood Lift Supports: 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500

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Watch this video to learn how to replace the hood lift support on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500.

Replacing Hood Lift Supports on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

Hood lift support

Tightening Torques

No tightening torques for this operation

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Dodge RAM 1500: 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, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle, and open the hood.

Step 2: To ensure that the hood stays open, use a large enough prop so that the hood lift supports are fully extended.

Step 3: For more security, we advise changing both hood lift supports.

Step 4: Using a thin flathead screwdriver, lift the clip at the bottom of the hood lift support that holds the hood lift support in the notch.

Step 5: Repeat this step at the top.

Step 6: Then take out the hood lift support.

Step 7: Take your hood lift support.

Step 8: Be careful to position it the right way up.

Step 9: Lift the clips on both sides of the hood lift support as far as possible.

Step 10: Insert the hood lift support at the top, then lock the clip.

Step 11: Repeat this step on the lower part of the hood lift support.

Step 12: You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Step 13: Operation complete.

Compatible Vehicles

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

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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