Removing gas struts from roof

[rob7w]

I think I need to get my roof struts re-gassed.

Can anyone take me through how to get them off (& back on). Does the roof need to be supported while they are taken off, and how much manpower would be required.

Many thanks

Rob

[dandywarhol]

You need to either support it or lift it I'd say rob. It weighs 65 kg and thats the reason for the threaded holes in the roof - to support it from a sling above.

[haydn callow]

It would not be normal to need to regas the struts unless they need uprateing for some reason.(heavy roof rack) if it's because it is just slow/jerky going up or dosn't quite lock or is out I would first look for other reasons.
If the roof goes up level Then it would be extreamly rare for both struts to lose gas.