161ARX 23-2 T4i, ARX 26-2 T4i
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Maintenance as required
3.6.44 Gas strut replacement
The gas struts are maintenance-free. They do not require any
maintenance, such as e.g. lubrication. They are designed accord-
ing to given requirements and work trouble-free for years. As
soon as the struts stop performing their function, replace them
with new ones.
Gas strut
Order number: 1448823
Before beginning to replace the gas strut, secure the en-
gine bonnet against free fall.
There is arisk of injury!
Removal
Use ascrewdriver to pull out the clamps and release the struts.
Pull out the gas strut away from the ball stud.
Installation
Push the new gas strut on the ball stud.
The clamp then needs to be safely seated.
Do not install the gas strut if it is damaged due to me-
chanical handling.
Use genuine parts only!
If you do not need the gas struts any more, dispose of
them environmentally.