PCA Spotlight: Replace worn hood struts on Porsche 986/996 

Have replaced other gas struts before but could not see why it would not just pop off. The words "Pries of the clip" in the video was all I needed to hear and the job was done. Thanks

Super handy dandy information! THANKS! ❤️

Just replaced mine on my 986 Boxster S and watched this video beforehand - super easy, thank you.

Watched the video and it onlyl took minutes. THANKS

Great timing. LOL. Not that I needed a tut on this easy job but I am literally doing these this morning and the parts came in yesterday when you posted this.

Awesome. Used the tape....and my screwdriver slipped a little and did not scratch the paint!!! Great idea. I have a 2017 991.2. Wife held the lid and that helped. Thanks.

Thx dude - good video - simple job - but good to watch b4 I went out and did it myself - much appreciated

thanks man, super helpful.

Thanks Vu awesome ! I am ordering replacements now Best ! Russ

Thanks so much!

Thanks for telling people to protect the hood and fender paint with tape and soft towel/cloth. One slip of the tool could result in a minor or major scratch in the paint.

Very helpful thank you!

I’m a mega noob when it comes to car stuff, just got my first car/996 at 30yo. I’m trying to learn, do as much research as I can, this seems to be easy enough haha.

Whole garage full of awesome tools. Doesn't have a hold open stick.... I have several p's in my driveway and I love your videos! Recently my daughter got a 986, so you've been helpful to say the least. Would love a video addressing the blend door foam issue and a fix. I think I've figured a better way than cutting stuff behind the dash but I'd like to see more information about the A/C unit in the 986 of approximately 2000. Thanks 😊

Thank you!!

i actually need to do this haha

Vu, per the Porsche Boxster 986 PET, the front lid struts are installed with the thin piston in the up position, not as shown in the video. You can see this on page 220 of the 986 PET. Thanx for the great video though.

Does this change significantly for the 987 Boxster S?

Can you please provide part number of weight/strength/size spec of struts, awesome, thanks