How To….. Fit Bonnet Bonnet Lifters Astra-Sport Disclaimer - Please note that this is a guide only and Astra-Sport take NO responsibility for any damaged caused to yourself or vehicle whilst using this guide. If you are unsure how to do something leave it to the professionals. Your Insurance and warranty might be invalidated if this modification is done. Step 1 Check all the parts are included in the package, and then screw the sockets to the end of the struts. Step 2 Note: one lifter is not strong enough to support the Note bonnet on its own, so you must keep the original stay in place until both sides are completed Undo the top (front) bolt on the bonnet hinge…
…and fit the top mounting to the bonnet – on the MK3, the mount simply replaces the original bolt (below), whereas on the MK4 you’ll need to use the supplied bracket (as shown right), and then replace the bolt.
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Step 3 MK3’s - remove the wing bolt, immediately before the hole in the wing (working back from the headlights). MK4’s - there is no need to remove any bolt from the wing as the lower mounting uses the existing hole.
Step 4 Fit the lower mount to the wing… MK3’s –Simply screw the new mounting into the wing bolt hole, remembering to use the supplied washer to spread the load (photo right)
MK4’s - Fix the mounting to the hole in the front wing and tighten up the nut from underneath. As the hole is quite large it is wise to add some support to the mounting with some cut-down ‘repair washers’, top and bottom as shown left. These can be painted to ‘hide’ them.
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Step 5 Push the struts onto the mountings, with the thicker part towards the top – this way they will self lubricate and help to stop the seals from drying out. It’s also a god idea to put a small amount of grease in the socket before fitting.
Step 6 Fit the retaining clips to each joint – they slide in through the small hole in the socket and then clip into the groove. Once both sides are done, carefully lower the bonnet and check the clearance to ensure that they are not catching anywhere.
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