Gas-Filled Strut

Gas-Filled Strut






1 Gas-Filled 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 -.

2 Rear Lid

3 Ball Head Pin

• Always replace the ball head pin after removing.

• Clean any locking compound from the threaded hole with a suitable thread tap.

• 20 Nm

4 Retaining Spring

• To remove the gas-filled strut, slightly lift the retaining spring - arrow - with a small screwdriver. Refer to => [ Disengage Retaining Spring ]

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

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

Installation

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 head pin tightening specification, refer to=> [ (Item 3) Ball Head Pin ]

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.