GrimmSpeed WRX-STi-Impreza Hood Struts User Manual

10, 12, 13mm

Screwdriver

1/2in

GrimmSpeed Install Guide Series

Installing the GrimmSpeed 02-07 Subaru Hood Strut Kit

Updated 12/12/13

Introduction: This guide will illustrate the installation of the GrimmSpeed Subaru

Hood Strut Kit. The difficulty here is relatively low, so take your time and enjoy the
job!

Tools: The tools listed below are suggested for this task (figure 1). Optional tools
are noted.

- 1/2in wrench

- 13mm wrench

- 10mm, 12mm, 13mm sockets

- Ratchet and extension

- Flathead screwdriver

Tips: Be careful not to drop the hood on yourself or your fingers during installation!

Figure 1: Tools

Procedure:

Install bracket

1. Begin by collecting your tools and popping your hood. This’ll be quick!

2. Prop your hood open using your OEM hood prop. A second set of hands can help

make ‘hood management’ a little easier.

3. Begin by releasing the clips on the ‘empty’ end of each strut. This can be a

little bit tricky, but if you can get your screwdriver (or other prying tool)
under the clip, you should have no trouble. Do not remove the clip, only slide
it a bit as shown.

Figure 2: Release socket clips

4. Next, install the machined brackets on the end of each strut containing the

ball stud. Not that the ball threads into the flat side of the bracket. Use a
1/2in wrench to tighten firmly into bracket.

Figure 3: Installing rubber bumper