51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for trunk lid
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Open trunk lid.
WARNING:
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.
Make a written record of the alignment of the gas pressure spring(s) before removing.
Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas pressure spring (2) and lever out gas pressure spring. Repeat the procedure at the other end of the gas pressure spring (2) and remove.