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Removal and Replacement > < Gas-Filled Strut, Venting
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Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Procedures
Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut, Venting, Roadster

Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut, Venting, Roadster

Venting

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

CAUTION!
‹› 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.

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Cut through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference point.

Removal and Replacement > < Gas-Filled Strut, Venting