STOP BUFFER
Close the rear lid.
Note. If lid is adjusted correctly, stop buffers must lightly contact body when lid is closed.
The replacement buffers are pre-adjusted and are moved out or in only when needed.
Check gap dimensions (Scheme 223).
Note. To remove stop buffer, drill out rivet head -1-, drive out rivet shaft and remove buffer.
Scheme 272
- Bolt 21 Nm
- Bolt 21 Nm
- Rear lid hinge Only remove nuts -6- to remove the lid. To remove, remove the cover and screws -1- and -2-.
- Hood
- Gas strut Note different versions.
- Nut 21 Nm
| WARNING | There is a risk of an accident. Support the lid or secure it against falling down before removing a gas-filled strut. |
Scheme 273
- Rear lid
- Gas strut Note location Note different versions
- Ball stud 21 Nm
- Retaining clip Note different versions.
Note. Different gas-filled struts are installed and their removal varies.
Removing the gas-filled strut with the steel spring
Detach the gas-filled strut for the rear lid by lifting retaining spring -2- using a small screwdriver -1- -arrow-. Now remove gas-filled strut -3- from the ball stud.
Removing the gas-filled strut with the plastic clip
Use commercially available needle-nose pliers to press plastic clip -1- together as shown and remove gas-filled strut -2- from the ball pin.
Installation
Note. After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing. gas-filled strut tube must be engaged on hood side.
Press gas-filled strut onto ball stud, first at bottom and then at top.
Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas
Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area -x- = 50 mm (2 in.).
| WARNING | Clamp only within this area, otherwise accident could occur! Wear protective eyewear when sawing. |
Note. Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.
Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.