Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing, Seat High, Outer Second Row: Removing
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CAUTION:
Risk of injury when the gas-filled strut is tensioned.
- The gas-filled strut may only be removed when the seat is folded forward.
-- Fold the outer seat forward.
-- Support the seat or secure it against falling.
-- Using a small screwdriver, lift the securing spring -arrow- slightly and remove the gas-filled strut -1- from the ball stud -2-.
-- Repeat the same procedure on the second ball stud.
-- Carefully fold the seat toward the rear.
-- Vent the gas-filled strut for disposal. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, VENTING .