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51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas pressure support fro engine hood/bonnet

Open hood/bonnet.

WARNING: Support engine hood/bonnet in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

Make a written record of the alignment of the gas pressure support(s) before removing.

Slide retaining spring (1) downwards and disengage gas pressure support (2) from bracket on body side.

Slide retaining spring (1) upwards and disengage gas pressure support (2) from bracket on hood/bonnet side.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Spring
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