Risk of injury from fingers being pinched or jammed when working on gas struts under pressure - AS00.00-Z-0012-01A

Remove and install gas struts only in relaxed position and on components which have been secured properly. 

Injury hazard 

Risk of injury from pinching or crushing when working on gas struts under pressure.

When removing and installing gas struts not in the relaxed position injury can result to body parts from pinching, crushing or jamming.

Rules of behavior/protective measures 

• Remove and install gas struts only in relaxed position (pressure or thrust rod completely extended).
• Support components held by gas strut (tailgates, doors, trunk lids, seat frame, etc.) in position by suitable means before removing gas struts.
• Replace damaged retaining clips or keepers.
• When moving components secure motion area of mechanism against reaching in.