Gas-Filled Strut With Clip, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Support the lid or secure it against falling.

-- Press the clip -1- together using needle nose pliers and remove the gas-filled strut -2- from the ball stud.

Fig 1: Detach Gas-Filled Strut For Hood By Lifting Retaining Spring Using A Small Screwdriver

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