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To remove

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-3
G03866006Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Remove the cover over the hinge member, the D-pillar trim and the two mouldings between the C and D-pillars.
  2. Remove the clips in the roof.
  3. Remove the covers in the cargo net holders and remove the clips. Remove the cargo safety net holders.

    Carefully bend down the roof.

  4. Remove the sheet metal yoke over the front gas spring mounting. Get an assistant to hold the tailgate.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G03866007Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Unsnap the gas spring from the ball joints.
  6. Remove the gas spring.