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51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas-filled strut for engine bonnet/hood

WARNING: Risk of injury and damage!

For the following tasks, you must take the appropriate measures to support the engine bonnet/hood.

As an alternative, you can enlist the help of a second person to hold the bonnet/hood.

Raise bonnet/hood.

Removing gas-filled strut at top and bottom:

NOTE: If necessary, release cable tie on gas-filled strut
  • 1) Push retaining spring to end of gas-filled strut
  • 2) Remove gas-filled strut from ball head
Fig 1: Pushing Retainer Spring Of Gas Spring Strut
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