Removing Pneumatic Spring For Rear Lid

Fig 1: Identifying Pneumatic Spring For Rear Lid

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→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

1. Open rear lid and rear window.
2. Unscrew fastening screws -2-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Fastening Screws

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3. Unclip and remove the deformation element -1-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Deformation Element

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   Information 

   • A new lid must be used during installation. 
4. Pull cover -3-  off in a downward direction and remove it (-arrows A-). 
   Fig 4: Pulling Out Cover

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5. Remove residual sealing material from cover and body.
6. Secure rear lid against accidental closure.
7. Loosen safety clips of pneumatic spring for rear lid -4-  at ball sockets using a screwdriver and remove the clips.
   Fig 5: Identifying Pneumatic Spring For Rear Lid

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8. Pull the pneumatic spring for the rear lid -4-  from the ball heads and remove.
   Fig 6: Pulling Pneumatic Spring For Rear Lid

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