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86 21... Removing gas spring retaining bracket: Notes

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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).

Fig 1: Release Screws (1) And Remove Gas Spring Retaining Bracket (2) From Mounting Bracket (3)
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