Removing And Installing Front Pneumatic Spring On The Lid

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CAUTION: Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers

• Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
• Risk of eye injuries
• Risk of bruising

→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
→ Open the lid.
→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.

1. A second person should hold the front lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
2. Insert a screwdriver -2-  between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-  .

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3. Loosen safety clip -3-  by levering the screwdriver -2-  towards the pneumatic spring -1-  . The safety clip -3-  remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
4. Pull pneumatic spring -1-  off the ball joint.
5. Remove pneumatic spring -1-  .
6. Installation is performed in reverse order.