51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid

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Special tools required:

2 353 020

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage!
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

If necessary, open engine compartment lid.

REMOVE BALL SOCKET (1).

Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring From Ball Stud

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Push special tool 2 353 020 over gas pressure spring (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 2 353 020 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Special Tool (2 353 020) Over Gas Pressure Spring

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