Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing gas strut
| Removing |
| – | Open and support bonnet. |
 WARNING
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| – | Position a small screwdriver -3- beneath spring clip -4-. |
| – | Raise spring clip -4- such that it can be moved over ball socket -arrow a-. |
| – | Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pins -2--arrow b-. |
| After removing gas strut -1-, slide spring clip -4- back immediately. |
| – | When the gas strut is disposed, gas needs to be released from gas strut → Chapter. |
| Installing |
| – | Press gas strut -1- on ball-head pins -2-. |
| Component | Specified torques | |
| Ball-head pin | 20 Nm |
Removing and installing insulation
Removing
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Lever retaining clips -2- out of bonnet
-3- using removal lever -80-200-.
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Releasing gas from gas strut
Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when sawing.
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Other materials:
Primary locking element
The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual
crimp contact in the contact housing.
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary
locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to
disengaging the contacts using ...
After purging refrigerant circuit of contaminants, e.g. due to moisture
intrusion (because refrigerant circuit has stood open for a length of time) or
due to dirt
The reservoir or receiver or cartridge of the dryer bag need
not be renewed under the following circumstances:
After an accident in which there was no damage to the
reservoir or receiver.
Repairs are performe ...
Removing and installing steering wheel
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
WARNING
The following condi ...
