Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Support the rear lid or secure it from falling.
-- A4 Sedan: remove the right luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Using a small screwdriver, lift the locking spring -1- slightly and remove the gas-filled strut -2- from the upper ball pin.