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How to Replace Hood Lift Support 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
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Tools used
Assistant
Block of Wood
Pick
1. Removing the Hood Support
Support the hood with a piece of wood or have an assistant support the hood
Pry off the clip at the bottom of the hood support with a pick
Pull off the bottom of the hood support
Pry off the clip at the top of the hood support with a pick
Pull off the top of the hood support
2. Installing the New Hood Support
Push the bottom of the hood strut into place
Push the top of the hood strut into place
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace a hood support on this 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. We show you on the passenger side but the driver side is the same procedure. The items you'll need for this are new hood supports from 1AAuto.com, a pick, and someone or something to safely support the hood while you're doing this procedure.
To remove the hood support pistons, you just need to pry up these clips and pull the piston of these studs. Using a pick, just pry up that clip, make sure your hood's supported up, and pry out that clip, and just pull that part of the piston off the stud. Now do the same thing at the top. Pry out the pick and pull the piston free.
In the back is the old hood support piston. Up front is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they'll mount exactly the same. The hood support piston just snaps right back on. Make sure the clips are in place and push it on. Then replace the other side and you're all set.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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8 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 1, 2025
Easy to install , great quality ,feel very durable , holds the hood up perfectly!
Nice , works great , feels very strong and durable holds the hood well , very easy to install!
Joe B
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 10, 2024
Fast and right
Right part, fast service.
Terry L
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 26, 2024
Great hood lifts
They Went on as prescribed! Work great!
Vincent A
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 5, 2024
Easiest repair ever
Correct product, easy installation, works great!
Carl B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 2, 2024
Good
Fits well and arrives fast
Rafael C
Rated 5 out of 5
May 9, 2018
1ALSP00017-Hood Lift Support Pair
I received the replacement hood supports in just a few days. I installed them in less than 10 minutes. I have no idea how much this repair would cost at the dealer. But I would assume they would charge at least twice as much for the parts & then add a minimum of one hour service time. So I'm assuming that it would cost at least $200 at the dealer, for what I accomplished for approximately $50. Plus it was far more convenient for me to order online and perform the work in my driveway. So I got the repair accomplished and never had to leave home. That saved me time and frustration, (I did not have to wait at dealership or drive there to get the work done. LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
Alvin S
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 19, 2017
Hood supports are great glad I Order from 1aauto fast shipping hood stays up now
David L
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 12, 2017
Fit perfectly. Great instructions on how to install. Work like they should and they were a very reasonable price.
Maurice L
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Maurice
February 12, 2017
Fit perfectly. Great instructions on how to install.
Work like they should and they were a very reasonable price.
David
March 19, 2017
Hood supports are great glad I Order from 1aauto fast shipping hood stays up now
1ALSP00017-Hood Lift Support Pair
Alvin
May 9, 2018
I received the replacement hood supports in just a few days. I installed them in less than 10 minutes. I have no idea how much this repair would cost at the dealer. But I would assume they would charge at least twice as much for the parts & then add a minimum of one hour service time. So I'm assuming that it would cost at least $200 at the dealer, for what I accomplished for approximately $50. Plus it was far more convenient for me to order online and perform the work in my driveway. So I got the repair accomplished and never had to leave home. That saved me time and frustration, (I did not have to wait at dealership or drive there to get the work done. LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
Good
Rafael
June 2, 2024
Fits well and arrives fast
Easiest repair ever
Carl
June 5, 2024
Correct product, easy installation, works great!
Great hood lifts
Vincent
November 26, 2024
They Went on as prescribed! Work great!
Fast and right
Terry
December 10, 2024
Right part, fast service.
Easy to install , great quality ,feel very durable , holds the hood up perfectly!
Joe
March 1, 2025
Nice , works great , feels very strong and durable holds the hood well , very easy to install!
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