51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid

Special tools required:

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage!

Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

Insert the special tool at both gas pressure springs.

Raise bonnet.

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

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring From Ball Stud

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Push special tool 2 353 020 over gas pressure spring (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 2 353 020 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Special Tool (2 353 020) Over Gas Pressure Spring

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