Gas-Filled Strut

Gas-Filled Strut






1 Gas-Filled Strut

• To remove securing spring - arrow -, raise slightly and remove gas-filled strut from ball stud.

• Ensure position is correct when installing: gas-filled strut tube must be engaged on hood side.

2 Hood

3 Ball Stud

• On the hood side: 21 Nm

Removing





- Support hood or secure it from falling down.

- Using a small screwdriver, lift the securing spring - arrow - slightly and remove the gas-filled strut - 1 - from the upper ball stud - 2 -.

- Repeat procedure on lower ball stud.

Installation

• After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing: gas-filled strut tube must be engaged on hood side.

- Press gas-filled strut onto ball stud and engage.

Venting the Gas-Filled Strut





- Clamp the gas-filled strut in a vise in area - x - = 50 mm.


• Clamp only within this area, otherwise accident could occur!

• Wear protective eyewear when sawing.

• Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.

- Cut through the gas-filled strut within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.