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Summary of components of tailgate lock > < Removing and installing pressurized gas strut of tailgate
Degassing the pressurized gas strut
Degassing the pressurized gas strut
   
–  Clamp the pressurized gas strut in the section -a = 50 mm- in the vice.
  WARNING
The pressurized gas strut must only be clamped in this area, otherwise there is a risk of accident!
–  Saw open the strut cylinder in the first third of the total length of the cylinder, starting from the piston side edge.
  Note
t  Wear safety goggles during the sawing procedure.
t  Cover the sawn section with a cloth.
t  Oil and cloth are disposed of in accordance with waste disposal requirements.
t  After degassing, the pressurized gas spring can be treated as scrap.
  S55-0119

Summary of components of tailgate lock > < Removing and installing pressurized gas strut of tailgate