Installation Instructions:
The struts will bolt-in using EXISTING bolt holes, ie, NO MOD. IS REQ'D!
The correct hole to use in the hood, is the hole NEAREST the windshield (hood in closed position).
The correct fender bolt hole to use is the hole that is nearly inline w/ the radiator water fill cap, ie, the hole just past the rectangular opening, towards the windshield.
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Install was a breeze, tighten the hood bolt that remains in, and remove te lower ones and insert the non-self-tapping screw in that hole. Remove the bolt from the fender, and insert the self tapping screw, making sure to use washers in both locations. Pop the end pieces on, and insert the clip.
The hood stays open great, they are not quite strong enough to open the hood w/out human help, but once open they do stay just fine. Closing is quite simple, just push down gently on the hood and guide it wo where you usually drop it to engage the hinge.
I also removed all the writing on them with some Chrome polish and some fine steel wool.
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So where does the clip go? I just finished putting mine on and I didn't see where it would fit. though they might go in the socket but there was already a clip in there and the ends of the struts snapped into the sockets without any problem.
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If you look at the end caps, you will see a tiny hole, the straight part slides through that hole, and the curve hooks around under the socket. It works as a locking mechanism, won't come off with those installed. I didn't use the nut, I suppose you could get it in behind the bolt on the hood itself, but what a Pain in the Arse.
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One thing I have not read here is... on the driver's side there are cables running underneath the fender lip, the original bolt has a rubber cap. Make sure you use it. Helps to prevent piercing the cables.
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Edit: Photos of bonnet lifters on my car.
Thanks to 1HOTWHIP for making it happen!