51 00... Engine compartment lid service position (active from 09/2011)

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WARNING: Risk of injury and damage!
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unlock retaining clip (1).

Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).

Unlock retaining clip (4).

Remove resetter (5) on hinge at top.

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring From Ball Stud

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Pull off top section (1) of gas spring strut (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Pulling Top Section Of Gas Spring Strut

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Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas strut (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 51 2 240 On Gas Strut

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