Removing Rear Gas Spring At The Body

→ 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 the rear lid.
   Fig 1: Disengaging Rear Gas Spring At Body

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2. A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
3. Pull connector for rear window heating -1-  off the rear gas spring -2-  (-arrow A-  ).
4. Insert a screwdriver between the head of the rear gas spring -2-  and the safety clip -3-  .
5. Loosen the safety clip -3-  by levering the screwdriver up and down -arrow B-  . The safety clip remains on the head of the rear gas spring.
6. Pull rear gas spring -2-  off the ball head -arrow B-  and remove rear gas spring -2-  .