R8 Quattro Coupe V10-5.2L (BUJ) (2010)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Front Lid Gas-Filled Strut
Removing
Proceed as follows:
CAUTION!
There is a risk of an accident.
‹› Support the lid or secure it against falling down before removing a gas-filled strut.
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Disengage the front lid gas-filled strut by raising the retaining spring - 2 - with a small screwdriver - 1 - - arrow - and removing the strut - 3 -
from the ball stud.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:
‹› The gas-filled strut is installed on the lid side.
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Press the gas-filled strut onto the ball stud until it engages audibly.
Gas-filled strut, venting
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Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area - x - = 50 mm (2 in.).
CAUTION!