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

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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.

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

Removing – Open bonnet. – Remove release lever → Chapter. � ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing metering pump -V54-, Golf GTE
Removing Note Pay attention to correct part number of metering pump -V54- (different versions) → Electronic Parts Catalogue. Checking metering pump -V54- with “end sealing valve” ...

Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 50 Adjusting the steering wheel position mechanically First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle is stationary. Push down the lever . Adjust the steering wheel s ...

Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 203 In the luggage compartment: handwheel for securing the spare wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Removing the spare wheel Open the tailgate and lift up the luggage compartment floor until it is held in position by the side restraints ...