MBML500_Jay

I am wondering if it is a difficult project to change the hood struts on my 03 ML 500? As I was under the hood Friday and the hood fell on me while I was at the Mercedes dealership, and my service guy said it was the hood struts. But I am mad at them and don't want to pay them to fix my car right now, so I am hoping it is easy for me to replace them.


Thanks Jay

art_arev

It's not difficult. Just make sure someone is holding the hood while you are changing the struts.

Maj. Dundee

Here are the instructions. With a pocket screwdriver pry out the spring clip just enough to remove the strut. No need to pry the clip on installation, just snap it on.

MBML500_Jay

Thanks so much. Sorry for delay, I have been having issues logging in, and finally had success.