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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 5 months ago #1

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Just some pictures of my gas struts as requested by Robert

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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 5 months ago #2

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Thanks'. Now I have a clear picture how to fit them.
2016 White 1.6 dCi 4WD BOSE with Premium Techno Pack, Winter Pack, Panoramic glass roof & autodipp mirror and retractable towbar.
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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 5 months ago #3

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Modification succesful. It tooks 15 minutes overall. One question for Darenh... can you still use old support-bar? In mine situation, gas strutbars lift bonnet a little lower... 
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Replaced R-Link2 V2.2 SW version 9. 0.34.611, enabled Android Auto and CarPlay (change USB slots)
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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 4 months ago #4

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Belt AND braces eh?  

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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 3 months ago #5

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No need to remove the OE bonnet support.

I can get mine to fit in with the struts on if I push the bonnet up.
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Bonnet gas struts 5 years 3 months ago #6

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Obviously mine struts are a bit shorter... Not much but they are... :) 
2016 White 1.6 dCi 4WD BOSE with Premium Techno Pack, Winter Pack, Panoramic glass roof & autodipp mirror and retractable towbar.
Added ambient illumination, few chrome trims,
Replaced R-Link2 V2.2 SW version 9. 0.34.611, enabled Android Auto and CarPlay (change USB slots)
Maps: Here 2022Q2

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