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Installing Pneumatic Spring At The Hinge Side

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  1. 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.
  2. Check that the safety clips have engaged correctly. The safety clip must be directly on the head of the pneumatic spring.