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Engine Compartment Lid Gas-Filled Strut

Removing





Proceed as follows:

CAUTION!
Risk of injury!

• A second technician is needed to support and hold the engine compartment lid.

- Disengage the engine compartment lid gas-filled strut by raising the retaining spring - 2 - with a small screwdriver - 1 - - arrow - and removing the strut - 3 - from the ball stud.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• The gas-filled strut is installed on the body side.

- Press the gas-filled strut onto the ball stud until it engages audibly.

Gas-filled strut, venting





- Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area - x - = 50 mm (2 in.).

CAUTION!
Risk of injury!

• Only clamp in this area.

• Wear protective eyewear when sawing.

• To collect escaping oil, cover the cut area with a cleaning cloth.

- Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.