Loosen 12mm bolt leave this gap – GrimmSpeed Hood Struts User Manual
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Figure 10: Loosen lower hood hinge bolt.
Figure 11: Install lower hood hinge bolt.
9. Next, remove the upper hood hinge bolt using your 12mm socket. Support
the hood with your opposite hand until you have the hood strut installed. You
may prefer to get an extra set of hands to help you out here. Now, slip the
upper bracket into place and use the second large black bolt to reattach the
hood. Take care not to cross-thread the threads in the hood. The tab on the
upper bracket should be towards the inside of the vehicle, so that you
can see the ball from the side of the car.
Loosen 12mm bolt
Leave this gap