Removing and installing tailgate gas pressure strut - AR72.20-P-3600B

MODEL 210.2 

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Gas Pressure Strut Components

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	Removal, installation
1	Remove rear roof frame paneling		AR68.30-P-4470A
2	Secure tailgate with support
3	Lift retainer on front ball head (1)	Do not remove retainer, otherwise tension is lost
4	Lift retainer on rear ball head (4)	Do not remove retainer, otherwise tension is lost
5	Remove gas pressure strut (2) together with protective sleeve (3)	When replacing gas pressure strut ↓
		Dispose of gas pressure strut (old part)	OS00.00-P-1001-01A
6	Reinstall in opposite order