Trunk spring removal

End of summer, we will have the Zimmer converted to run on LPG. 
In The Netherlands that is often done for cars that like to consume a lot of fuel :-)

(This is a Zimmer mod.)


When running on LPG, there must be an LPG tank. In our plans, there will be 4!
First a long small tank under the parcel shelf, However that is not enough LPG for some distance, so we will have the original fuel tank removed, the spare wheel in the trunk removed, the bottom of trunk removed and a 2nd LPG tank installed at the spare wheel space, down to the original tank depth.

Unfortunately, the trunk lid is supported by 2 torsion springs. They run from left to right and vise versa. 
They will be in the way of the biggest tank under the shelf, so I decided to take them out. 







You can lift the spring out of the adjustment clamps at either side and than take them out easy, but you need to support the lid. It is approx 15 kilo's.  



I made a temporary bracer that hinges in the padding and supports the lid at the lid-hinge. It can fold away under a clamp when not in use.



Be advised that the lid is heavy. And you need to lift it at first by the leather strap, before you can put your hand under.

So in near future I will add some gas-spring to replace the bracer. But for now: there is room for a tank.

Oh no.. the speakers are also below the shelf.  Well, not any more. I just unscrewed them and now they are on top of the shelf :-) 


 

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