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Introduction

When the cylinders are HS, the trunk no longer stays open. They must therefore be replaced.

  1. 
Open the trunk

The jacks are located at the ends of the trunk
    • Open the trunk

    • The jacks are located at the ends of the trunk

    • Compare new cylinders with old ones (dimensions, attachment)

  2. 
The jack is held in position by 2 clips

A staple at the end of the rod
    • The jack is held in position by 2 clips

    • A staple at the end of the rod

    • A clip on the jack

  3. 
Remove the staples using a flathead screwdriver.

Leverage to undo the staple

Leverage to undo the staple
    • Remove the staples using a flathead screwdriver.

    • Leverage to undo the staple

  4. 
Pull the jack to release it

Pull the jack to release it

Pull the jack to release it
    • Pull the jack to release it

  5. 
Check again that the cylinders are identical

Check again that the cylinders are identical
    • Check again that the cylinders are identical

  6. 
Clean old grease from cylinder fasteners before reassembly

Grease the fasteners
    • Clean old grease from cylinder fasteners before reassembly

    • Grease the fasteners

  7. 
Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.

Clip the top then the bottom of the jack onto the fasteners
    • Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.

    • Clip the top then the bottom of the jack onto the fasteners

Conclusion

Quick and easy change with a simple flat screwdriver.

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