Gas-filled strut for rear lid, removing and installing: Removing

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Support rear lid.
Lift retainer -3- using screwdriver and pull gas-filled strut off ball stud.
NOTE: If gas-filled strut is to be reused, retainer -3- must not be removed from ball socket completely, otherwise retainer will be damaged.