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Lift Spring: Removal

WARNING: USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN REMOVING SPRINGS, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
  1. Release and open decklid.
  2. Support decklid on a suitable prop device.
  3. Using a common pliers, disengage spring from rearward notch or hole under decklid opening side trough. See Fig 1.
  4. Disengage spring from decklid hinge.
Fig 1: DECKLID HINGE LIFT SPRING
GC0020710Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - UPPER HOLE WITH AND WITHOUT SPOILER
2 - FORWARD HOLE WITHOUT SPOILER
3 - REARWARD NOTCH WITH SPOILER
4 - SPRING DAMPER
5 - DECKLID HINGE SPRING