Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing

Fig 1: Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut Remove/Install Components

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1. Gas-Filled Strut
   • Open and support the rear lid when removing.
   • Using screwdriver, lift retaining spring -2- as shown and remove gas-filled strut -1- from upper ball stud -3-.
     NOTE:

     After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing.

     Noise insulation component must be installed on the body side.

     Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

     -- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball head pins so that it engages in position.

     -- Ball stud tightening specification: 20 Nm

2. Retaining Spring
   • To remove, pull gas-filled strut off with small screwdriver. Refer to Fig 2.
3. Ball Stud
   • Tightening specification: 20 Nm
4. Rear Lid

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Spring, Screw Driver, And Gas-Filled Strut

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-- Remove retaining spring -2- with small screwdriver -1- and disengage gas-filled strut -3-, that can finally be removed from ball stud.