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

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 head pin tightening specification, refer to -item 3- GAS-FILLED STRUT FOR REAR LID, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Fig 1: Unlocking Locking Spring
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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.