clip/pin that holds in gas shock

[profbooty]

After I put my hood back on I drove around and lost the clip that holds in the gas shock that holds up the hood. Not a huge deal, but mildly annoying.

Any idea what kind of clip is used to retain the gas shock in place so the hood will stay open?

[Sam Cogley]

Go to realoem.com.

Find part #.

Call dealer.

[profbooty]

right, but i dont see any assocaited part near the gas shock, i see a part number for a nut that connects to the arm which holds up the hood.

thats why i had asked.

[FredK]

You might be able to match it up with a random circlip at Lowe's or something. But, it's

51211854873 Lock Ring

[Afredo]

how on earth do you remove those clips that hold the hood shock on?!

[audiquattrot]

how on earth do you remove those clips that hold the hood shock on?!

all u need is a flathead, and slide it off the pin. Should take 2 secs. Be sure you have someone holding the hood up in case in falls on your head. Ask me how i know.

[irish44j]

just find a short bolt and matching nut with a couple washers that will fit through the hole (I think an M6 size does). That's how mine is, since I lost the clip as well. Works fine this way.

[jeffnhiscars]

I just paid $2.10 for the pin at the dealer. The clip is about the same price. I think they should come with every timing belt kit.