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.

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