GT Concepts
 
2005-2008 Mustang
Hood Strut Installation Instructions

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Step 1

Caution: DO NOT loosen the bottom hinge bolt.

Remove the top hood hinge bolt from the RH side.

Clean the area around the bolt hole with alcohol.
 

Step 2

Peel the paper backing from the upper bracket.

Insert the hinge bolt into bracket and reinstall.

Position bracket vertically as shown.

Torque the top hood hinge bolt to 18 foot pounds.
 

Step 3

Place a small ruler or straight edge against the rear of the shock tower.

With an ink pen or marker, mark a line on the inner fender as shown.
 

Step 4

Place the template parallel to the inner fender edge, align the V-notch with the line mark and center punch the hole centers.
 

Step 5

Drill two holes with the supplied 3/16" drill bit.
 

Step 6

Rivet the bottom bracket to the inner fender as shown.

You may temporarily attach the bottom bracket using the supplied sheet metal screws.

DO NOT use the screws as a permanent attachment. If you do not have access to a riveter an automotive glass shop or auto-body shop should be able to rivet the brackets for you.

Repeat steps 1 though 6 for the LH side.

Step 7

Snap the large end of one strut onto the bottom bracket then insert the retainer into the strut end.

Lower the hood prop rod and have an assistant hold the hood open.

Snap the small end of the strut onto the top bracket then insert the retainer into the strut end.

Repeat step 7 for the LH side.

Slowly close the hood, it should move freely without binding.

Front View

Side View