Gas-Filled Strut

Gas-Filled Strut






1 Gas Strut

• To remove, open and support rear lid.

• Using screwdriver, lift retaining spring - 2 - as shown and remove gas-filled strut - 1 - from upper ball stud - 3 -.

• After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing.

• Noise insulation component must be installed on the body side.

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball head pins so that it engages in position.

- Ball stud tightening specification: 20 Nm.

2 Retaining Spring

3 Ball Head Pin

• 20 Nm

4 Rear Lid

Disengage Retaining Spring






- Remove retaining spring - 2 - with small screwdriver - 1 - and disengage gas-filled strut- 3 - , that can finally be removed from ball stud.