Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Support the hood with the Hood Support:VAS 501 003  .

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

Fig 1: Lifting Locking Spring Using Small Screwdriver

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