Gas-Filled Strut

Gas-filled Strut






1 Gas strut

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

• Ensure correct positioning during installation: the gas-filled strut tube must be attached on the body-side.

2 Hood

3 Ball Stud

• 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 complete removal of the gas-filled strut ensure correct positioning during installation: the gas-filled strut tube must be attached on the body-side.

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

Gas-filled Strut, Venting






- Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area - x - = 50 mm (2 in.).

• 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 cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.