54 31 055 Removing and installing / replacing gas spring strut on convertible top (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)

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Removing and installing rear left lower section of side trim, refer to 51 43 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER SECTION OF SIDE TRIM (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER) .

Pry out gas spring strut at top with special tool 00 9 319.

Fig 1: Prying Out Gas Spring Strut

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Pry out gas spring strut (1) at bottom with special tool 00 9 319 and remove from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool

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