Removing Rear Gas Spring At The Lid

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Rear Gas Spring

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1. Open the rear lid.
   Fig 2: Disengaging Rear Gas Spring At Lid

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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 the rear gas spring -2-  off the ball joint -arrow B-  .