Removing Actuating Cylinder For Rear Lid

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CAUTION: Incorrect handling of actuating cylinders

Actuating cylinders can burst
Risk of eye injuries
Risk of bruising
→ The actuating cylinders must be in idle state in order to remove them.

→ Open the lid fully.

→ Ensure the end position of the lid manually.

→ Secure the lid after removing the actuating cylinders to prevent it from closing accidentally.

→ Do not use force when opening the actuating cylinders due to the high internal pressure.

Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2- .

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Releasing and disconnecting electric plug connection
Loosen rubber sleeve -3- and guide out electric wire harness.

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Guiding out electric wire harness

Information

The help of another person is required to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally.

Loosen actuating cylinder on the lid side.

3.1 Variant 1:

Release safety clip on the lid -1- using a slotted screwdriver -arrow A- and pull actuating cylinder -2- off the ball pin -arrow B- .

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Actuating cylinder variant 1

3.2 Variant 2:

Release safety clip on the lid -1- using a slotted screwdriver -arrow A- and pull actuating cylinder -2- off the ball pin -arrow B- .

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Actuating cylinder variant 2

Release safety clip on the body using a suitable tool, pull actuating cylinder off the ball pin and remove it.