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Service position of engine compartment lid (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Special tools required: 

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). Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING BALL SOCKETS WITH CLIP (2' SERIES COUPE MODELS) , or REMOVING/INSTALLING BALL SOCKETS WITH CLIP (2' SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODELS) 

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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