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Support Cylinder - Flipper Glass







REMOVAL





WARNING: Do not remove the flip-up glass support rods with the glass closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (glass closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support rods.

1. Open the flip-up glass and support.
2. Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).




NOTE: Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).





3. Remove the support cylinder (2) from the upper and lower ball studs.