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Releasing gas from gas strut
– Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Clamp gas strut only within area -x-; otherwise danger of ac‐
cident!
– Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's
overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference
point.
Note
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Wear eye protection when sawing.
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Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
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Dispose of oil and cloth via existing disposal channels.
2.7
Assembly overview - rear lid hinge
1 - Rear lid
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 55
❑ Adjusting
⇒ page 64
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2 for each hinge.
❑ Specified torque: 9 Nm
3 - Hinge
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 61
4 - Gas strut
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 57
❑ Releasing gas
⇒ page 60
5 - Electrical wiring
❑ Clipped in place on
hinge
6 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4 for each hinge.
❑ Specified torque: 9 Nm
7 - Spring
❑ Left and right.
❑ Engage in left hole
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General body repairs, exterior - Edition 08.2012
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Rep. gr.55 - Bonnet, rear lid
