REMOVING REAR pneumatic SPRING
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CAUTION:
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
→ 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.
- 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.
- Open the rear lid.
- Loosen rear pneumatic spring.
Rear pneumatic spring
- 2.1 A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
- 2.2 Insert a screwdriver between the head of the pneumatic spring -1- and the safety clip.
- 2.3 Lift up the safety clip by levering the screwdriver towards the rear -A- . The safety clip remains at the head of the pneumatic spring -1- .
- 2.4 Pull the pneumatic spring off the ball joint -B- .
- 2.5 Remove the screwdriver.