Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing gas strut
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Open and support bonnet. |
 WARNING
| Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must
not be levered completely out of ball socket, as it will
otherwise be damaged. Gas strut will spring out of mounting,
causing damage or injury to operator. |
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Position a small screwdriver -3-
beneath spring clip -4-. |
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Raise spring clip -4- such that it can
be moved over ball socket -arrow a-. |
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Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pins
-2--arrow b-. |
| After removing gas strut -1-, slide
spring clip -4- back immediately. |
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When the gas strut is disposed, gas needs to be released from gas
strut
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Press gas strut -1- on ball-head pins
-2-. |
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Component |
Specified torques |
| Ball-head pin |
20 Nm |
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Removing
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Lever retaining clips -2- out of bonnet
-3- using removal lever -80-200-.
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Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when sawing.
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Other materials:
Infrared heater -VAS 6877
Designation:
Infrared heater -VAS 6877-
Product description:
The infrared heater is used to dry putty, filler, base coat,
top coat and clear coat on vertical or horizontal surfaces.
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Assembly overview - cylinder head
Note
The camshafts must not be removed individually.
In the event of repair, the camshaft housing must be renewed
completely.
Note
The illustration shows the cylinder head for en ...
Removing and installing temperature flap control motor - V68-, RHD vehicles
Heater and air conditioning system with electric/manual
controls
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing
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