6. Now remove the top hood bolt using the 12mm socket and ratchet. Re-use this bolt and washer to attach the Ball Joint Bracket to the hood. The lip on the bracket should be seated smoothly on the hood bracket. The male ball joint should be facing out. Use the thread locker on the bolt.

7. Now remove the locking pin form the extended side of the female ball joint on the tein hood damper and attach to the hood ball joint, ensure to use grease on the ball joint. Once attached re-use the locking pin.

8. Almost done, now slowly lower the hood to ensure that no binding or clearance issues are present.

9. Enjoy the fact that the annoying hood prop will no longer be in your way.