Gas Prop: Removal

Open the decklid and support.
Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent, release the upper retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud. See Fig 1
NOTE: Lift the clips only enough to release the ball studs. See Fig 2
Slide the lower plastic retaining clip up. See Fig 3
Remove the support cylinder. See Fig 4

Fig 1: Upper Support Cylinder Removal - Typical

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1 - BALL SOCKET

2 - RETAINING CLIP

3 - FLAT BLADED TOOL

4 - BALL STUD

Fig 2: Upper Support Cylinder Retaining Clip

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1 - RETAINING CLIP

2 - BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD

Fig 3: Lower Gas Prop

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1 - RETAINER CLIP

2 - GAS PROP BALL SOCKET

3 - BALL STUD

Fig 4: Gas Prop

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1 - DECKLID HINGE ASSEMBLY

2 - GAS PROP