51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for trunk lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim

IMPORTANT: When working on the rear gas struts, there is a risk of paintwork damage in areas (A and B) of rear lid (1) and side panels (2).
Open and close carefully.
If necessary, remove rear lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid And Side Panels

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Lever out both retaining springs (1).

Lever out gas strut (2) from ball pins of side panel and rear lid hinge (3) and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Gas Strut From Ball Pins Of Side Panel And Rear Lid Hinge

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