51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas pressure spring for tailgate
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel. See REMOVING LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or REMOVING RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Danger of injury.
When removing both gas pressure springs, support tailgate in fully open position with suitable apparatus.
NOTE:
Make a written record of the alignment of gas strut (2) before removing.
UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT BALL SOCKET (1) .
Remove gas strut (2).