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How to Replace the Hood Struts on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Body

How do you replace the hood struts? Let's see how to replace the gas springs mounted inside the hood of a BMW 3 Series. Lift the hood and secure it. Use a screwdriver to detach the metal clips that hold the worn strut at both ends (or remove the mounting bolts). Install the new strut on the vehicle and secure it with the metal clips/bolts. Repeat the same process for the removal/installation of the other strut. Finally, test the gas springs previously installed.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

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