54 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing gas spring strut on convertible top (mechanical)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove convertible top . See 54 34 101 Removing And Installing Complete Convertible Top .
Detach retainers (1).
Press out pin (2).
Remove gas spring strut (3).