Remove/install gas-operated strut from tailgate

AR72.20-P-2832MFA

Remove/install gas-operated strut from tailgate

22.05.2019

Model

118.6, 177.0, 247

Shown on model 177.0

1

Gas-filled strut

2

Fuse

3

Fuse

 Warning

Risk of injury from fingers being pinched or jammed when working on gas struts under pressure

Only remove and install pneumatic springs when they are not under tension and when the components are properly secured.

AS00.00-Z-0012-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS

AH80.61-P-0001-01A

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Remove/install

1

Open the tailgate and secure it so that it does not fall down.

 Support

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2

Lift the retainer (2) with a suitable tool and remove the left/right gas-filled strut (1) from the tailgate.


Do not remove the retainer (2).
Otherwise the preload of the retainer (2) will be lost.

 Installation: Clip in the left/right gas-filled strut (1) with installed retainer (2) on the ball head of the tailgate.

3

Lift the retainer (3) with a suitable tool and remove the gas-filled strut (1) from the C-pillar.


Do not remove the retainer (3).
Otherwise the preload of the retainer (3) will be lost.

 Installation: Clip in the gas-filled strut (1) with installed retainer (3) on the ball head of the C-pillar.

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases)

Wear safety glasses and a face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

4

Dispose of the removed gas-filled strut  (1) in the proper manner.

When replacing the gas-filled strut (1).

5

Install in the reverse order.