Install the tension spring

CAUTION: Shutting hood or trunk lid .
Injury hazard!

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

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

Position the gas spring (1) with the ball sockets on the ball hubs and engage with force.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE HEADLINING ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANITY MIRROR LIGHT AT THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRRORS .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER ON LEFT OR RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .