Remove rear spring strut

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WARNING: Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SEAT BACKREST (NOT FOR A SA465 PASS-THROUGH SYSTEM) .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE STORAGE SHELF .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UPPER SEAT BELT .
Refer to SETTING THE SOUNDPROOFING MAT ASIDE .

Loosen nuts (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) on the support bearing.
Loosen the cable clip (2) .

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Protect the spring strut (1) from falling!
Loosen screw (2) .

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Remove spring strut (1) .

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