Removing Front Pneumatic Spring

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.

Information

The help of another person is required.

Secure front lid against accidental closure.
Detach front pneumatic spring -1- at the lid.

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Pneumatic spring on the lid side
1. 2.1 Insert a screwdriver -2- between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-arrow A- .
2. 2.2 Release the safety clip -3- by levering with the screwdriver -2-arrow B- .
3. 2.3 The safety clip -3- remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
4. 2.4 Pull the pneumatic spring -1- off the ball joint -arrow C- .
5. 2.5 Pull out the screw driver -2- .
Detach the front pneumatic spring -1- at the body.

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Pneumatic spring on body side
1. 3.1 Insert a screwdriver between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-arrow A- .
2. 3.2 Release the safety clip -3- using a screwdriver -arrow B- .
3. 3.3 The safety clip -3- remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
4. 3.4 Pull the pneumatic spring -1- off the ball joint -arrow C- .
5. 3.5 Pull out the screwdriver.
Remove front pneumatic spring.