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Bonnet Lift Supports (aka Gas Spring) Replacement)

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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Default Bonnet Lift Supports (aka Gas Spring) Replacement)

Has anyone had to do this to their XK8?

Any tricks to doing it?

Any recommended suppliers?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Haven't done Bonnet Struts but it can't be too different from Luggage Compartment Struts:

Check this link:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ght=gas+struts

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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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If they are anything like the S they're a piece of cake, the pins are just held with spring clips, pp them out and in and you're done.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Really easy job, took me 5 minutes at the most to do both, just needs a small screwdriver or similar to release the spring clips.
 
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