How To…..

Fit Bonnet
Bonnet Lifters
Astra-Sport Disclaimer - Please note that this is a guide only and Astra-Sport take NO responsibility for
any damaged caused to yourself or vehicle whilst using this guide. If you are unsure how to do
something leave it to the professionals. Your Insurance and warranty might be invalidated if this
modification is done.

Step 1
Check all the parts are included in the package, and then screw the sockets to the end of the struts.

Step 2
Note: one lifter is not strong enough to support the
Note
bonnet on its own, so you must keep the original
stay in place until both sides are completed

Undo the top (front) bolt on the bonnet hinge…

…and fit the top mounting to the bonnet – on the MK3, the
mount simply replaces the original bolt (below), whereas on
the MK4 you’ll need to use the supplied bracket (as shown
right), and then replace the bolt.

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Step 3
MK3’s - remove the wing bolt, immediately before
the hole in the wing (working back from the
headlights).

MK4’s - there is no need to remove any bolt from

the wing as the lower mounting uses the existing
hole.

Step 4
Fit the lower mount to the wing…

MK3’s –Simply screw the new mounting into the

wing bolt hole, remembering to use the supplied
washer to spread the load (photo right)

MK4’s - Fix the mounting to the hole in the front wing and
tighten up the nut from underneath. As the hole is quite
large it is wise to add some support to the mounting with
some cut-down ‘repair washers’, top and bottom as shown
left. These can be painted to ‘hide’ them.

Thanks to Nrj and Ffoeg for the “How To”

Step 5
Push the struts onto the mountings, with the
thicker part towards the top – this way they will
self lubricate and help to stop the seals from
drying out.

It’s also a god idea to put a small amount of

grease in the socket before fitting.

Step 6
Fit the retaining clips to each joint – they slide in through the
small hole in the socket and then clip into the groove.

Once both sides are done, carefully lower the bonnet and
check the clearance to ensure that they are not catching
anywhere.

Thanks to Nrj and Ffoeg for the “How To”