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Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement Service

How much does a Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 550i xDrive Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement is $139 with $44 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$203.45Shop/Dealer Price$243.07 - $322.54
2013 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$183.45Shop/Dealer Price$223.10 - $302.59
2011 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$183.45Shop/Dealer Price$223.10 - $302.59
2016 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$183.45Shop/Dealer Price$223.06 - $302.52
2015 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$183.45Shop/Dealer Price$223.12 - $302.64
2014 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$183.45Shop/Dealer Price$223.10 - $302.59
2015 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$188.45Shop/Dealer Price$227.86 - $307.17
2016 BMW 550i xDriveV8-4.4L TurboService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$188.45Shop/Dealer Price$228.51 - $308.31
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What are the Hood Lift Support Shocks all about?

Hood lift support shocks are energy storage devices that work by means of compressing gas in a cylinder. When they’re closed, energy is stored, and when they’re opened, energy is released. You might think of them as shock absorbers or struts, but this is erroneous. Shocks absorb energy and do not release it.

Almost all vehicles use pneumatic struts to hold up the hood. They’re filled with inert gas that hold structures open. The lift supports store the energy when closed, and when they open, the energy is released. If the hood lift supports are weak or leaking, the hood may slowly close when opened or may slam down unexpectedly.

Keep in mind:

  • Any hood lift support will eventually fail.
  • Hood lift supports will operate more efficiently in warm temperatures than in cold ones.
  • Frequent use can cause failure of a hood lift support.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle's hood is opened and supported manually
  • The defective hood lift support shocks are removed
  • The new hood lift support shocks are installed
  • The hood manual support is removed
  • The repair is verified and the hood lift support shocks are tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

You can extend the life of your hood lift shocks just by keeping them clean. Dirt and debris on the cylinder arm can nick the seal, causing a leak. If you’re experiencing problems with your hood lift support shocks, have one of our expert mechanics replace them.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Hood Lift Support Shocks?

  • Hood slams down unexpectedly
  • Hood slowly lowers when lifted

How important is this service?

It’s very important that your hood lift support shocks work properly as you don’t want to have your vehicle’s hood come crashing down on you. This is a problem that has happened to more backyard mechanics than we could recall. Have weak or failed hood lift support shocks replaced as soon as you can.

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Blissel

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Blissel
4 years of experience
BMW 550i xDrive V8-4.4L Turbo - Oil Change - Hollywood, Florida
This was my first time using this service and I must say it was very convenient. Blissel was very professional and thorough with his work. He completed all services and answered every question I had. I will definitely use this service again for any of my vehicle needs.

Deward

17 years of experience
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Deward
17 years of experience
BMW 550i xDrive V8-4.4L Turbo - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Jamestown, North Carolina
I am very pleased with the service provided on my vehicle. Mr. Jarrell arrived on time as scheduled and did a fantastic job replacing the Door Lock Actuator, answered all questions, very knowledgeable and helpful.

Anthony

11 years of experience
77 reviews
Anthony
11 years of experience
BMW 550i xDrive V8-4.4L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on - Aurora, Illinois
Very professional and friendly

Kwante

12 years of experience
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Kwante
12 years of experience
BMW 550i xDrive V8-4.4L Turbo - Coolant is leaking - Baltimore, Maryland
Excellent work! Very timely, knew what he was doing, and was quick and to the point. Glad I now have a go-to mechanic! Thanks, Kwante!

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