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51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas pressure spring for engine compartment lid

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For the following tasks, you must take the appropriate measures to support the engine compartment lid.
As an alternative, you can enlist the help of a second person to hold the engine compartment lid.

Make a written record of the installation position of the gas pressure spring(s) before removing.

Carry out BALL SOCKET REMOVAL  at both ends (1) of gas pressure spring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ball Socket Ends And Gas Pressure Spring
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