I have seen this referenced in the JTIS. Is there another position for the hood? It would be nice to have a little more room to work. Thanks

 

I should have done a search on the forum before asking the question. I found the answer. Thanks

 

...,and that answer is? Just curious as I have wondered as well but couldnt find anything when searching

 

nice itspec, I was about to give you the instructions. Proceed with the engine bay access...

 

Me too--is there an FAQ link for this?

Doug

 

found this inside the forum...raising the hood to its "service position" which is nearly 90 degrees vertical. Do this by removing the support pistons and inserting one each bolt on either side of the front hinge location. It looks precarious, but is actuall quite stable if you are not outdoors [in the wind].

 

Thanks!

 

I sort of knew that but still was not sure how and at which end to remove the support pistons. It looks like these are ball-and-socket fittings and I was afraid to force them.


Doug

 

They just pop off. Just don't drop the hood!

 

Damn... I could have use that this weekend and my head would have thanked me. I had thought about releasing the dampers as the hinge does look like it is setup for this.. but I didn't have time to fool with if it didn't as well was a bit worried about having the hood coming into contact with something it shouldn't.

Actually I would prefer a "service access position" for the engine/suspension. Bending over it this whole weekend was not the most comfortable thing for my knees.

 

Doug, unclip the bottom of the struts, then they swing out of the way when verticle