ar7220p3600ff

Remove/install gas-operated strut on tailgate

Type ar · topic 72.20 · version 0100 · 2004-01-20

Applies to: MODEL 454.0

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 72 Doors › 72.20 Tailgate, rear door — Series 454 (models 0**)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.35 Door › 35.35.43 Rear-end door — Series 454 (models 0**)

AR72.20-P-3600FF

Remove/install gas-operated strut on tailgate

14.8.03

MODEL 454.0

Remove/install gas-operated strut on tailgate
Remove/install gas-operated strut on tailgate

P72.20-2366-01

1 Gas-operated strut

2 Retainer

3 Rear door

P72.20-2361-01

Remove/install

Danger!

Injury hazard Gas-operated struts are under high pressure and can pinch and crush body parts during work

Remove and install gas-operated struts only in relaxed position and on components properly secured.

AS00.00-Z-0012-01A

1

Open tailgate (3) and secure with suitable tool

2

Lift retainer (2) and remove gas-operated strut (1) from tailgate (3)

Do not remove retainer (2), otherwise tension on retainer (2) can be lost
Installation: Clip gas-operated strut (1) into ball head (arrow) with retainer (2) installed

3

Lift retainer (2) and remove gas-operated strut (1) from C-pillar

Do not remove retainer (2), otherwise tension on retainer (2) can be lost
Installation: Clip gas-operated strut (1) into ball head (arrow) with retainer (2) installed

4

Install in reverse order

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