Installing Pneumatic Spring At The Hinge Side

Secure the rear pneumatic spring.

Fig 1: Securing Pneumatic Spring
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1. 1.1. Get a second person to hold the hinge to prevent it from closing accidentally.
2. 1.2. Position the pneumatic spring -1- on the ball joint and press it in -arrow- . The pneumatic spring clicks into place.
Check that the safety clips have engaged correctly. The safety clip must be directly on the head of the pneumatic spring.