Service position of engine compartment lid

Special tools required: 

• 2 353 020 .

Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

If necessary, open engine compartment lid.

REMOVE BALL SOCKET  (1).

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

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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).

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