51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for tailgate

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable device.

REMOVAL:

Make a written record of the alignment of the gas pressure support(s) before removing.

Slide retaining spring (1) to end of gas strut (2) and lever out gas strut (2) from holder.

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

Fig 1: Removing Gas Strut From Holder

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INSTALLATION:

Slide retaining spring (1) back into initial position.

Press gas strut (2) on top and bottom end onto mountings on vehicle.

Gas strut (2) must be felt to engage.

Fig 2: Installing Gas Strut

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51 24 130 Removing and installing/replacing striker for tailgate lock

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release bolts (1) and remove striker (2).

Tightening torque 51 24 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Tailgate Lock Striker And Bolts

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