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Gas-Filled Strut For Rear Lid, Removing And Installing: Notes

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Gas-Filled Strut For Rear Lid
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  1. Gas-Filled Strut
    NOTE:

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

    Noise insulation element must be engaged in rear lid side.

    • 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 head pin -3-.
  2. Rear Lid
  3. Ball Stud
    NOTE:

    Should the ball head pin have to be removed or adjusted, then replace it.

    • 20 Nm
  4. Locking spring
    • Refer to Figure to remove the gas-filled strut, slightly lift the retaining spring -arrow- with a small screwdriver.