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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 .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Spring Retaining Bracket Screws
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