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Replacement and OEM Parts for 2008 Cadillac DTS Hood Lift Support

2008 Cadillac DTS Hood Lift Support

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  • OEM 2008 Cadillac DTS Lift Cylinder Diagram - 15799782
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    OEM (Genuine) 2008 Cadillac DTS Lift Cylinder

    PartNumber: 15799782
    OEM 2008 Cadillac DTS Lift Cylinder - 15799782
    Product Specifications
    • Other Names: Lift Cylinder, Strut Rod
    • Item Dimensions: 33.5 x 3.0 x 1.0 inches
    • Item Weight: 1.00 Pounds
    • Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
    • Part Description: 2008 Cadillac DTS Lift Cylinder
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    • 2008 Cadillac DTS | Base, Livery, Luxury, Platinum, Premium | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
    $47.53 MSRP: $71.71
    You Save: $24.18 (34%)
  • StrongArm Hood Lift Support for 2008 Cadillac DTS - 6159

    StrongArm® Hood Lift Support for 2008 Cadillac DTS

    PartNumber: 6159
    Product Specifications
    • Body: 19.00
    • BODY CONNECTION: ball socket (nylon) 16 degree
    • Brackets: No
    • Compressed Length: 19.46
    • Extended Length: 29.56
    • Force: 58.00
    • Hardware Kit: PM09060
    • High Performance Item: N
    • Internal Springs: No
    • Is Application Specific: Y
    • Material: Heavy gauge steel pressure tube provides long life; Rubber o-ring piston seal for controlled lift; Teflon backup ring gives enhanced performance
    • Shaft: 8.00
    • SHAFT CONNECTION: ball socket (nylon) 10mm
    • Stroke: 10.10
    • UPC: 845998009174
    • Part Description: 2008 Cadillac DTS Hood Lift Support
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    • 2008 Cadillac DTS | All Trims | All Engines
    $23.90
  • OEM 2008 Cadillac DTS Support Asm-Hood Primary Latch Diagram - 15792655
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    OEM (Genuine) 2008 Cadillac DTS Support Asm-Hood Primary Latch

    PartNumber: 15792655
    OEM 2008 Cadillac DTS Support Asm-Hood Primary Latch - 15792655
    Product Specifications
    • Other Names: Support Bracket, Vertical Support
    • Item Dimensions: 10.0 x 21.6 x 11.9 inches
    • Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
    • Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
    • Part Description: 2008 Cadillac DTS Support Asm-Hood Primary Latch
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    • 2008 Cadillac DTS | Base, Livery, Luxury, Platinum, Premium | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
    $143.15 MSRP: $215.98
    You Save: $72.83 (34%)

FAQ for Hood Lift Support Repair

Q: How to remove the Hood Open Assist Rod Stud?
A:
You will need to open the hood, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower hood assist rod ball stud, remove the lower hood assist rod ball stud from the fender, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the upper hood assist rod ball stud and remove the upper hood assist rod ball stud from the hood.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the Hood Open Assist Rod?
A:
You will need to open and support the hood, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the lower assist rod ball stud, release the clip retaining the hood assist rod to the upper assist rod ball stud, and remove the hood assist rod.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the upper hood assist rod ball stud?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the lower hood assist rod ball stud?
A:
The recommended torque is 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the Hood Open Assist Rod?
A:
You may need to press the hood assist rod onto the upper and lower hood assist rod ball studs, then ensure that both clips are fully seated on the hood assist rod, and finally close the hood.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022

FAQ for Other Repair Info

Q: How many Rear Side Door Check Link Nuts are needed when installing the Rear Side Door Check Link?
A:
2Rear Side Door Check Link Nuts attach.
Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Hood Latch Support?
A:
The procedure is to remove the front impact bar, fascia support front bumper, and Hood Latch.
Q: How to install the Hood Primary Latch Release Cable?
A:
You may need to transfer the string to either end of the new Hood Release Cable, route the string and the hood release cable into the passenger compartment, remove the string from the hood release cable, seat the hood release cable grommet into the wheel opening, connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle, and install the fasteners securing the hood release handle to the vehicle, then pull the string and the hood release cable into the engine compartment, remove the string from the hood release cable, position the hood release cable in the clips and close the clips, next install the front wheelhouse liner and the hood latch, finally close the hood.