Remove/install gas-operated strut on engine hood - AR88.40-P-3010GH

MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273, 

163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319, 

163.113/128/157/174/175 

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Pressure Strut & Fuse

	Remove, Install
1	Open engine hood
2	Secure engine hood
3	Lift retainer (2) on top of gas-operated strut (1) and detach gas-operated strut at the top	Risk of breakage. Do not remove the retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.
4	Lift retainer on bottom of gas-operated strut and remove gas-operated strut (1)	When replacing gas pressure strut: ↓
	Risk of injury  due to drilling gas-filled equipment or components (gas filling not flammable)	Wear safety goggles and face mask.	AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
	Degas and drain gas pressure strut		OS00.00-P-1001-01A
5	Install in the reverse order