How to Easily Change Broken Hood Lift Supports on any Acura or Honda in 3 minutes

My moms 2003 Acura TL had weak Hood Lifts and we had to use a stick to prop the hood open. Http://acurapartswarehouse.com Luckily I just changed the hood lifts on my Lexus Gs and I knew the job would be really easy. The part # you have to get from your dealer or online is 74145-S0K-A02. www.acurapartswarehouse.com
The removal is pretty simple, just grab a flat head to pry off the two clips on each strut. Installation is even easier, because all you have to do is simply pop the hood lift onto the steal knuckles. That's it! Enjoy.
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[@jimshoe8646]

Other videos show the need for socket wrenches that you don't need. Thanks for showing us the EASY way. It took me all of three minutes.

[@nofilter2091]

And this is why I love the internet. Your video was perfect and the install was crazy simple. Thanks!

[@thepiecesfit5049]

Thank you this took under 15 minutes! My dealer wanted $125 to fix the supports. The only other thing I did was wiped the old grease off the bolts.

[@lairdkk]

Thanks so much! Just replaced these on my 2006 Acura TL. Worked like a charm.

[@bjchang000]

Extremely helpful! Couldn't believe how easy that was. Definitely going to watch the rest of your videos and hope I learn something else!

[@juneleary2731]

THANKS VERY MUCH! I was able to change both of mine in under 10 minutes thanks to your video instructions!

[@marchi4845]

Thanks, man! Super easy and fast! I bought aftermarket supports for like $17 on eBay.

[@ebolaboi]

Thanks, man. Took me longer to find something or someone to hold the hood than installing the parts. LOL!

[@ogsamoe3353]

Cool thanx man! Mines went out just order some off Amazon, plan to install them when they arrive!

[@sonora77]

Thanks, it took about 3 minutes to do this on my 2003 Acura TL. I was tired of being clonked on the head.

[@TeksTherapy]

I know what you mean. These hood lifts just give out with age. I'm glad you were able to take care of this yourself and saved some CASHOLA :P

[@madseasonstaley]

About to do the same in my 2003 TL

[@CassinoG]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Thank you- I was thinking I'd have to remove the double ended nut mounts, like on other cars!!!
This is why I love Honda and Acura!!!
My 04 MDXt Hood struts finally went at 120K. I've been using a pair of vise-grips to hold the hood open. I gotta replace my PS High Pressure line, so I was like, yeah I better replace the hood struts first. LOL!!

[@AtomicShooter]

This video was way more helpful than the instructions. This saved me a bundle not taking my corvette to the dealership!

[@jimquantic]

Thank you--I saw that spot and thought "I think a screwdriver will go right in there" but did not wish to guess--now I don't have to. Thanks again

[@KAWSharpie]

WE watched your video and got the job done in minutes. Nice video thanks.

[@TeksTherapy]

Nice 😁

[@TeksTherapy]

You're welcome! I thought that it would be a hard job when I did it on my Lexus, but it was much easier then I could have expected it to be :)

[@MikeTerry1969]

Thanks so much for this video, saved me from taking it to the shop.

[@Evertruth28]

Thanks Buddy for this step by step video!

[@thomasbothen807]

Bravo, excellent video. Saved $100 from dealer doing it myself. Tom B

[@bavondale]

Thanks man. I'm about to replace the lifts on my 98 Acura CL. This helps

[@TherealIcedee]

Thanks Lex you're right it took about three minutes great video great instructions! God bless!

[@TeksTherapy]

Awesome!

[@taos55]

Thanks for teaching me this task, I have to replace them to my car.

[@johnbradley6106]

I like this! Keep putting more on.
Very helpful

[@sammylee9810]

thanks for your awesome video! I was using a golf club to hold up the hood, didn't know it's that simple (and pretty cheap too - under $20 on ebay)

[@hectorbustillos8191]

Hey man, thanks for that video, I appreciate it.

[@googleuser9303]

Bought 2 new hood lifts, and installed them both in around 5 minutes.
Dealer wanted $171. Unbelievable. They are crooks.
Thanks for sharing the information.

[@sirenatellyoulater3051]

That was simple. Thanks for the video!

[@tpis469]

Worked great and under 3 minutes. Thanks!

[@TeksTherapy]

+tpis469 Enjoy, btw I have a few other Acura videos.

[@toniagalloway5928]

Thank You Thank You!!! I'm going to order the parts and do it myself

[@foams6075]

Very simple and helpful thank you much appreciated

[@jimdandy_one]

OEM parts are in the mail. Will fix this week.
Originals lasted 215k miles, 18 years.

[@TexasBuyer2001]

Thanks for sharing the tip. You just saved me over $120 by replacing them myself instead of through Acura.

[@TeksTherapy]

You're welcome. Subscribe for more great tips!

[@ducatisti]

Thanks for doing this!

[@TeksTherapy]

Thanks, will do. Just posted a how to change brakes, brake calipers, and brake rotors video on any car.

[@diamondman8133]

Very Helpful Video!!

[@DaveMcCulloughMusic]

Nice video man, where did you order the replacement parts from?

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

where did you get the replacement ones? and how much did it cost you? btw great video you earned my like

[@danielchrisronan2281]

Okay awesome Thank you so much for the video! Now if I could just find a video about totally replacing the hood... I might just jump in and see what happens... I think it's only four bolts, after doing what you were doing in this video. I'm also well aware that putting new Hood on, is going to be a pain in the butt because you have to adjust it...

[@2336rmable]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!!

[@ganjamanee]

is this part 74145-S0K-A02 come with 2 or just 1 hood strut?

[@keeganjacobs5913]

great video , thank you

[@Latinocima198225]

thanks u save my day!!

[@TeksTherapy]

+dany ramos (player82pe) You're welcome. It's pretty easy to fix. #AcuraTL #HoodLift

[@eltiguereraso]

very nice amigo

[@cstcy]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@TeksTherapy]

Thanks. check out my other videos for your car by searching my channel. #acura

[@yogi799]

Sure, but how to tell which one has failed. I have the same situation and wonder if I could just get one instead of two. Any good trick to verify which one has failed?

[@peterkowalski8792]

Perfect, thanks!

[@TeksTherapy]

+Peter Kowalski You got it bro 🤑

[@huntingscopes]

Cool Thanks.

[@EJfromNYC]

ahhh so simple.... these struts have been sitting on my table for a month lol... man I thought it was more complicated lol

[@TeksTherapy]

+Eddie NYC I know right.

[@frk040]

Good video - very simple job - should have used acurapartswarehose instead of amazon and saved a few dollars.
THANKS

[@HrothlorienGaming]

Thank you lol

[@mrdave777]

Boom, clip it on.

[@TeksTherapy]

Oops sorry about that. The #acura hood lifts are cheap enough, just buy them and swap them out. There's no point in trying to repair them. However, if you do find a way to do it, I'd love to hear your story. #carrepair

[@dmkuehn]

you da man!

[@TeksTherapy]

I agree lol😃 Dont forget to subscribe now😉

[@jermaineb3202]

Can I order or use any other strut for my Acura 2003 Cl 3.2?

[@TeksTherapy]

+Jermaine B They might be different sizes. Why would you want to do that?

[@beingrimm]

You are replacing the hood lift supports, not repairing them. I was looking for the latter. You might wanna edit the title. Thanks for sharing anyway :)

[@TeksTherapy]

Check more info under the video, I placed a link.

[@TeksTherapy]

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[@DaeVeeMusic]

Call the Acura parts store to be Accurate! Lawl

[@TeksTherapy]

Probably 1, call the #Acura parts store to be sure..

[@daviddoe6228]

Very satisfying haha