Installing Rear Gas Spring At The Body

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NOTE: Replacing a single rear gas spring

Rear lid can become very distorted

→ Always replace both rear gas springs at the same time.

A second person must hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.

Fig 1: Engaging Rear Gas Spring At Body
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Press the rear gas spring -2- onto the ball head -Arrow A- until the rear gas spring -2- locks with an audible click.
Check that the safety clip -3- has engaged correctly. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
Fit connector for rear window -1- onto the rear gas spring -2- (-Arrow B- ).
Check that the rear gas springs are working correctly. → Checking Rear Gas Spring