Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Support the hood with the Hood Support :VAS 501 003
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-- 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