Hood Damper/ Struts for the DE4 DE5 Type S

[Silky J 5000]

I am unable to break the outside strut bolts loose on each side in order to attach the mounting plates for the hood strut. Was using a 14mm socket, turning counter-clockwise. Tried breaker bar, then quick pops with an electric torque wrench. No luck, I don't wanna strip these, but damn! Have any of you experienced this?

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[notorious9i6]

There should be no reason they should be torque that tight. Removing thee plastic clip should be way more difficult than that bolt!

 

[StingertimeNC]

agreed, normally very easy to remove. That's crazy. going to have to get a long pipe and put it on the breaker bar. If the head snaps off the ratchet then you know you have problems. May have to get an adapter and try a 1/2 inch drive if that happens.

 

[TXWayne]

Just installed these, got the carbon fiber blue to match the Apex Blue of the car, very much like....

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