8621... Removing gas spring: Notes
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Only remove the gas spring while the lid is open. The gas spring will then not be subjected to load and the spring piston will not jump out of the spring housing. Prop the lid open with one hand to prevent it dropping closed. Remove the gas spring with your other hand.
NOTE:
Side lids are each fitted with a gas spring. Rear lid is fitted with two gas springs. The following text describes how to remove the gas spring at one mounting point as an example.
Proceed in the same way for all other mounting points.
Rear lid:
Replace gas springs in pairs only.
Proceed in the same way for all other mounting points.
Rear lid:
Replace gas springs in pairs only.
Lever out retaining clip (1) in recess (2) and push on gas spring head (3) in direction of arrow. Detach spring head (3) from ball pivot.