Hood Strut Failure
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Hood Strut Failure
Was servicing front brakes on my friend's 2003 ES when I heard a loud boom. The hood strut had failed and the hood slammed shut. Good thing I wasn't leaning into the engine bay!
What amazes me is that this heavy hood has only one strut supporting it. Hard to believe. I looked for a stut on the passenger side and could not find it. Is it possible that this car has only one hood support strut? Thanks.
What amazes me is that this heavy hood has only one strut supporting it. Hard to believe. I looked for a stut on the passenger side and could not find it. Is it possible that this car has only one hood support strut? Thanks.
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there are two... look closely you may see the hole made for the passenger side one. i would replace both if the drivers side one is weak too. very easy DIY but you need someone to make sure the hood is held up while you replace.
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http://www.lexuspartsonline.com/inde...&siteid=214281
2003>Lexus>ES300>Body Hardware>Hood>Item 18
Last edited by artbuc; 11-19-12 at 02:20 AM.
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