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
→ Chapter. |
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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:
Assembly overview - fire extinguisher
1 -
Bracket
Removing
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Remove bracket -4-.
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Remove seat cover and padding from seat pan
→ Chapter.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear ey ...
Front axle
Overview of fitting locations - front axle
I -
→ Chapter „Subframe“
II -
→ Chapter „Suspension strut, upper suspension link“
III -
→ Chapter „Lower suspension link ...
Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.
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