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Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas







Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas

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






Only clamp the gas strut in area - x -. Otherwise, an accident may occur.

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

Protective eye wear must be worn during the cutting process.

Cover the area of the saw cut with a clean rag.

Dispose of the oil and rag properly.