51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing (top) left or right gas pressurized prop for rear lid
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
REMOVE ball sockets (2) from ball pins.
Detach gas pressurized prop (1).