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20th December 2021, 14:57 | #1 |
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Fitting bonnet struts
I'd be very grateful if anyone could advise me as to how to fit new bonnet struts on a ZT. Have looked in the Haynes manual and it's rather vague, ie., 'pull out the spring clip at the bonnet support struts...............', but how? Any suggestions much appreciated.
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20th December 2021, 15:15 | #2 |
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from memory, wiggle a screw driver under the side spring clip on the opposite to the strut and prize (is that the correct spelling?) the spring clip off. Be careful it does not spring into oblivion, I think you may even be able to get away with only half removing the spring clip.
The strut will then just pull off the mounting peg. Once you do one you will find it easy macafee2 |
20th December 2021, 15:43 | #3 |
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Get yourself a broom handle or length of timber about 4ft long to prop open the bonnet whilst a strut is removed.
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20th December 2021, 15:50 | #4 |
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20th December 2021, 16:32 | #5 |
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20th December 2021, 16:38 | #6 |
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20th December 2021, 19:17 | #7 |
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It's the American spelling Ian. Prise is preferred!
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20th December 2021, 19:43 | #8 |
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Given that all car manufacturers will skimp on the cost of components to the detriment of quality I have no idea why Rover fitted gas struts when a simple steel rod would have done the same job for a fraction of the cost.
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21st December 2021, 12:36 | #9 |
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Just try lifting the R75 bonnet without gas struts fitted and you will then know why!
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21st December 2021, 15:19 | #10 |
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I've done the bonnet and boot on my ZT with new struts from SGS, along with the boot on my departed Mondeo. Simple to fit and the fact I no longer get a bonnet pin or boot latch in my skull when there's the slightest breeze is an absolute bonus!
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