Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Gas Filled Strut -1- And Ball Pin -2-

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-- Lift the retaining springs -arrow- on the gas-filled strut -1- slightly using a small screwdriver and remove it from the ball stud -2-.