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Securing the Upper Gas Spring

  1. Push the safety rod 1 toward the steering system as far as possible to lock the lower pivot pin in place.

    Close-up view of upper gas spring with callouts
  2. If necessary, pivot the upper gas spring 2 toward the lower link of the mount so the base of the gas spring aligns with the safety rod and mounting holes.
    CAUTION

    If you must rotate the gas spring so the base aligns with the mount, rotate the spring in a clockwise direction only. Rotating the gas spring in a counter-clockwise direction may loosen the fittings, potentially leading to a premature failure of the gas spring, which could lead to personal injury or property damage while stowing or deploying the motor.

  3. Align the single hole on the base of the gas spring 3 with the safety rod, and press down.

    The screw holes on the base 4 should align with the holes on the bottom of the mount.

  4. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, secure the base of the gas spring to the lower link of the mount using the included screws 5.
GUID-4961C943-E6C7-423B-AC7D-40EC5C713247 v2
July 2026
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