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Hood Open Assist Rod Stud Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Hood Strut Rod Ball Stud Bolts
G05471450Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
HOOD OPEN ASSIST ROD STUD COMPONENT REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the hood strut rod. Refer to HOOD STRUT REPLACEMENT .
1 Hood Assist Rod Ball Stud Bolts (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
10 N.m (89 lb in) 
2 Hood Assist Rod Ball Stud