Hood gas struct replacement

[dkat]

The gas hood struts on my 1M have given up. I am afraid the hood will fall on my head if not lifted 100%. Anything less than 100% the hood falls.

Is this any easy DIY? Looks like it is. Anyone else replace them?

[BMWCCA1]

Yes. So easy I'm surprised you had to ask.

Just order the OEM Stabilus struts from FCP Euro and get them at far less than BMW prices and with a lifetime guaranty. Make sure to properly prop the hood while swapping so you don't damage your 1M or yourself.

[E46M3forRay]

Originally Posted by dkat

The gas hood struts on my 1M have given up. I am afraid the hood will fall on my head if not lifted 100%. Anything less than 100% the hood falls.

Is this any easy DIY? Looks like it is. Anyone else replace them?

Yeah - it's basically the same as my P car. Just stick in a flathead screwdriver on that notch where the arrow is and push the metal spring out. Should be able to easily pop the strut out.