GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.


    Object Number: 663078 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower assist rod ball stud.
  3. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the upper assist rod ball stud.

    4. Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.


    Object Number: 637984 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood assist rod (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 637984 Size: SH
  1. Press the hood assist rod (2) onto the upper hood assist rod ball stud (1).
  2. Press the hood assist rod (2) onto the lower hood assist rod ball stud (3).
  3. Ensure that both clips are fully seated on the hood assist rod (2).
  4. Close the hood.