51 23 265 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Gas Strut For Engine Bonnet/Hood

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine hood/bonnet in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Make a written record of the installation position of the gas struts before removing.

If necessary, release cable holder on gas strut (2).

Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas strut (2) and lever out gas strut (2) from ball head.

Repeat procedure at other end of gas strut (2).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Strut From Ball Head

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