Gas-Filled Strut

Gas-Filled Strut

Removing

- Remove the center armrest trim. Refer to => [ Center Armrest Trim ] Center Armrest Trim.

- Remove the center armrest support base trim. Refer to => [ Center Armrest Support Base 1 and 2 Trim ] Center Armrest Support Base 1 and 2 Trim.

- Remove center armrest upholstery. Refer to => [ Center Armrest Upholstery ] Center Armrest Upholstery.

- Remove the circlip - 1 - and the pin - 2 - on the gas-filled strut - 3 -.






The gas-filled strut is under pressure. Protect hands and fingers from getting caught when removing and installing. Keep a safe distance away from the gas-filled strut.

- Press the gas-filled strut - 3 - together and swing it forward.

- Remove the circlip - 1 -, the pin - 2 - and the to-ring - 4 -.

- Remove the gas-filled strut.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Pay attention to the installation position of the gas-filled strut - 3 -.