51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid

Special tools required:

51 2 240

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

If necessary, open engine compartment lid.

Left side only:

Release screw (1) on ground strap.

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap Screw

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REMOVE BALL SOCKET (1).

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

NOTE: Left side shown. Right side is identical.

Fig 2: Removing Gas Spring Strut From Ball Stud

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Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas pressure spring (2).

Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (1).

NOTE: Left side shown. Right side is identical.

Fig 3: Pushing Special Tool (51 2 240) Over Gas Pressure Spring

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NOTE: Engine compartment lid trim panel (1) collides with engine compartment lid hinge in service position. Trim panel (1) does not need to be removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Trim Panel

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