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86 21 ... Removing Gas Spring Retaining Bracket

NOTE:

Remove gas spring, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING GAS SPRING .

Remove ball pivot, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING BALL PIVOT .

Release screws (1) and remove gas spring retaining bracket (2) from mounting bracket (3).

Installation: 

Install retaining bracket so that it is centered in elongated holes.

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 21 HOOD .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Gas Spring Retaining Bracket & Mounting Bracket
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