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Old 11-10-2012, 01:07 PM
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can someone give me a tip on replacing the gas spring struts on the trunk lid
on 2003 sl500.... ill figure it out, but some tips from experts are always appreciated.

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Old 11-10-2012, 03:51 PM
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there is a metal clip attached to the both ball sides. use a pocket screwdriver and slide it under the clip and twist a little while pulling the strut off, it helps to wiggle it andalso maybe move the trunk lid back a little, pretty somple to figure out.
installation, they just push on.
 
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Old 11-11-2012, 09:05 AM
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thanks....every little bit of info helps.
 
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