Removing the gas pressure spring for hood

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CAUTION: Shutting hood or trunk lid .
Injury hazard!

Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: REMOVING/INSTALLING BALL SOCKETS WITH CLIP .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical

Slide the locking springs (1) up to the end of the gas pressure spring for hood (2) and remove the gas pressure spring for hood (2) from the ball head.

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