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Replacing the engine hood lift strut on a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E is an easy DIY that takes virtually no time to complete.

 

Part + Tools you’ll need:

Ready to replace your hood lift strut?

Unlock the hood, pull out the hood release lever and raise the hood:

Temporarily prop up the hood with something so that it stays raised when you remove the old strut. I used the handle of a long reach scrubbing brush as it was just the right length:

Disconnect the top end of the strut from the hood by squeezing the locking tabs and pulling out the sleeve:

Disconnect the bottom end of the strut from the fender by pulling out the locking clip:

Compare the old strut with the new one. Mine was shot and didn’t hold up the hood at all:

Install the new strut by going in reverse. Reattach the bottom locking clip:

Slip in the top sleeve. Note that you may need to bend back out the locking tabs to ensure the sleeve won’t come out on its own:

Use a small flathead screwdriver to get the locking tabs out enough:

Remove your temporary hood prop and test the new strut by lowering + raising the hood to confirm all is good!

 

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Written by :
Alex Fiehl


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