Installing front pneumatic spring
Note. When doing service work, either the standard pneumatic spring can be used or the special tool .
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Installation Location
1. Position pneumatic spring.
Scheme 129
2. Install the pneumatic spring in the lid and the body.
2.1. A second person should hold the lid to prevent it from accidentally falling.
2.2. Position and press the pneumatic spring -1- in the ball heads. The pneumatic spring clicks audibly into place. (Scheme 129)
2.3. Check that the safety clips -3- have engaged correctly; repeat procedure, if necessary. (Scheme 130)
Scheme 130
Scheme 131
3. Functional inspection.
3.1. Close and open the lid several times to check function and assembly of the gas spring.
3.2. Open front lid fully. The pneumatic spring must hold the lid in its open position.