51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas pressure spring for tailgate
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WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
NOTE:
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Make a written record of the installation position of the gas pressure spring(s) before removing.
Slide retaining spring (1) to end of gas pressure spring (2) and lever out gas pressure spring (2).
Repeat the procedure at the other end of the gas pressure spring (2) and remove.
Installation note:
Mount gas pressure spring (2) with retaining spring (1) pushed back.