Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Strut And Ball Pin

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-- Support the hood or secure it against falling.

-- Using a small screwdriver, lift the securing spring -arrow- slightly and remove the gas-filled strut -1- from the upper ball stud -2-.

-- Repeat procedure on lower ball stud.