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54 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing gas spring strut on convertible top (mechanical)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Detach retainers (1).

Press out pin (2).

Remove gas spring strut (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Spring Strut
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