Grayfox
02-09-2014, 12:50 PM
Installing Boot Struts
This is the struts I ordered and used
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFN +bonnet+struts&_nkw=FN+bonnet+struts&_sacat=0&_from=R40]FN/FK/FD/FA Struts
NOTE: These were installed on a 8th gen civic hatchback.
1. Open the bonnet to the fully open position and remove the slam panel as per this guide
Slam Panel Removal (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v21funobiqabh31/Slam%20Panel%20Removal.zip?dl=0)
2. Remove engine bay fender trim by pulling up on the center pins from the locking tabs
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150201.jpg
3.Grease one off the bolts provided with the grease provided .
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150516.jpg
4. Grab one of the nuts that is provided
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150542.jpg
5. Get one of the fender support pieces and place in the spare hole that is in the fender and secure it with the nut provided.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150552.jpg
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150652.jpg
NOTE: you will lose the wheel well air intake cowling that goes to the resonator
6. Using a 10mm socket undo the lower bonnet support bolt and attach the bonnet/hood support piece and secure with the same bolt
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150829.jpg
7. When securing the support apply force to the side so it doesn't turn when tightening the bolt
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150931.jpg
8. Install the strut on the fender side first ensuring the C-clip is removed and reinstalled correctly.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151236.jpg
9. Apply a downward force on the strut to compress it a little
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151933.jpg
10. Lightly release and attach it to the bonnet support ensuring the C-clip is removed and reinstalled correctly.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151942.jpg
11. Strut installed with the C-clip attached
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151129.jpg
12. Then you're done, test by slowly closing the bonnet and lifting it before closing.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151409.jpg
NOTE: Any work done on the bonnet may cause a alignment issue with the bonnet, proceed with caution.
This is the struts I ordered and used
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFN +bonnet+struts&_nkw=FN+bonnet+struts&_sacat=0&_from=R40]FN/FK/FD/FA Struts
NOTE: These were installed on a 8th gen civic hatchback.
1. Open the bonnet to the fully open position and remove the slam panel as per this guide
Slam Panel Removal (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v21funobiqabh31/Slam%20Panel%20Removal.zip?dl=0)
2. Remove engine bay fender trim by pulling up on the center pins from the locking tabs
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150201.jpg
3.Grease one off the bolts provided with the grease provided .
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150516.jpg
4. Grab one of the nuts that is provided
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150542.jpg
5. Get one of the fender support pieces and place in the spare hole that is in the fender and secure it with the nut provided.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150552.jpg
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150652.jpg
NOTE: you will lose the wheel well air intake cowling that goes to the resonator
6. Using a 10mm socket undo the lower bonnet support bolt and attach the bonnet/hood support piece and secure with the same bolt
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150829.jpg
7. When securing the support apply force to the side so it doesn't turn when tightening the bolt
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_150931.jpg
8. Install the strut on the fender side first ensuring the C-clip is removed and reinstalled correctly.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151236.jpg
9. Apply a downward force on the strut to compress it a little
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151933.jpg
10. Lightly release and attach it to the bonnet support ensuring the C-clip is removed and reinstalled correctly.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151942.jpg
11. Strut installed with the C-clip attached
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151129.jpg
12. Then you're done, test by slowly closing the bonnet and lifting it before closing.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu346/IgrayfoxI/Civinfo%20How%20Tos/Bonnet%20Struts/IMG_20140901_151409.jpg
NOTE: Any work done on the bonnet may cause a alignment issue with the bonnet, proceed with caution.