Removing Rear Gas Spring At The Lid

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WARNING: Preloaded or pressurized components

Risk of squashing or bruising

→ 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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Open the rear lid.

Fig 2: Disengaging Rear Gas Spring At Lid
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A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
Pull connector for rear window heating -1- off the rear gas spring -2- (-arrow A- ).
Insert a screwdriver between the head of the rear gas spring -2- and the safety clip -3- .
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.
Pull the rear gas spring -2- off the ball joint -arrow B- .