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Assembly overview - bonnet lock and release components > < Releasing gas from gas strut
Removing gas strut mounting
   
Removing gas strut mounting
  Note
As an alternative to the wire -3-, 2 small screwdrivers can also be used for removal.
l  Gas strut -4- is removed.
–  Push wire -3- into both bottom openings -arrow a- of mounting -1-.
–  In this way, both retaining hooks -2- are released and the mounting can be removed from the bonnet -arrow b-.

   

Assembly overview - bonnet lock and release components > < Releasing gas from gas strut