86 21... Removing gas spring retaining bracket
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NOTE:
Remove gas spring.
refer to 86 21... REMOVING GAS SPRING .
Remove ball pivot,
Refer to 86 21... REMOVING BALL PIVOT .
refer to 86 21... REMOVING GAS SPRING .
Remove ball pivot,
Refer to 86 21... REMOVING BALL PIVOT .
Release screws (1) and remove gas spring retaining bracket (2) from mounting bracket (3).
Installation:
Install retaining bracket so that it is centered in elongated holes.
Tightening Torque,
refer to 86 21 11AZ, see 86 21 HOOD