Gas Strut - Replacement
Group: 55Number: 93-02
Date: March 31, 1993
Subject:
Gas Strut Replacement
Model(s):
All All m.y.
Before replacing gas struts for hoods or trunk lids, observe the following:
^ A light oil film on the piston rod or a the seal is normal and needed for lubrication. DO NOT remove this oil film.
^ The lift force of the gas strut depends on the outside (ambient) air temperature. When temperatures are low, a higher force is normally needed to operate the hood/trunk lid.
^ If one gas strut is faulty, it is not necessary to replace the struts in pairs. Always check struts individually and replace only the ones that are faulty.
^ Please inform customers if struts are not replaced after complaints. Functioning struts cannot be claimed under warranty.