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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Releasing gas from gas strut

Releasing gas from gas strut

Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
  WARNING
Wear protective goggles when sawing.
Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
Dispose of oil and cloth via existing disposal channels.
–  Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference point.
   
Removing and installing gas strut
Removing –  Open and support bonnet.   WARNING Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must not be le ...

Removing and installing Bowden cable
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