Trunk / Liftgate Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair

51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas pressure spring for tailgate







WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable device.







Make a written record of the alignment of the gas pressure support(s) before removing.
Slide retaining spring (1) to end of gas pressure spring (2) and lever out gas pressure spring (2) from holder.
Repeat procedure at other end of gas pressure spring (2) and remove gas pressure spring (2).