Removing Front Pneumatic Spring

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Installation position

CAUTION: Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers

Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
Risk of eye injuries
Risk of bruising
- Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
- Open the lid.
- Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
- Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.

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The help of a second person is required for the following steps.

Opening the front lid
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The safety clip loses its preload if removed.
Pull pneumatic spring at the lid side off the ball joint.

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Pneumatic spring for lid
1. 2.1 Guide a screwdriver in between the pneumatic spring -1- at the top and the safety clip -2- .
2. 2.2 Loosen the safety clip -2- by levering the screwdriver -arrow A- (-arrow B- ) in such a way that the safety clip remains in the head of the pneumatic spring.
3. 2.3 Pull pneumatic spring off the ball joint.
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The safety clip loses its preload if removed.
Pull pneumatic spring on the body side off the ball joint.

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Pneumatic spring head on body
1. 3.1 Guide a screwdriver in between the pneumatic spring -1- at the bottom and the safety clip -2- .
2. 3.2 Loosen the safety clip -2- by levering the screwdriver -arrow A- (-arrow B- ) in such a way that the safety clip remains in the head of the pneumatic spring.
3. 3.3 Pull pneumatic spring off the ball joint.