Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing gas strut
| Removing |
| – | Open and support bonnet. |
 WARNING
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| – | Position a small screwdriver -3- beneath spring clip -4-. |
| – | Raise spring clip -4- such that it can be moved over ball socket -arrow a-. |
| – | Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pins -2--arrow b-. |
| After removing gas strut -1-, slide spring clip -4- back immediately. |
| – | When the gas strut is disposed, gas needs to be released from gas strut → Chapter. |
| Installing |
| – | Press gas strut -1- on ball-head pins -2-. |
| Component | Specified torques | |
| Ball-head pin | 20 Nm |
Removing and installing insulation
Removing
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Lever retaining clips -2- out of bonnet
-3- using removal lever -80-200-.
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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.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing track rod
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Open-end insert, 38 mm -V.A.G 1923-
Ball joint puller -T10187-
Locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack -VAS 6199-
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Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, conventional
shock absorbers
Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with
piston rod pointing downwards.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Dril ...
Removing and installing rear 3-point seat belt, 4-door model, with belt
tensioner
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter.
Observe disposal regulations for p ...
