Golf L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2010)
Gas Strut
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Open and support rear lid.
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Insert a small screwdriver - 3 - under the spring clips - 2 -.
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Lift the spring clips - 2 - just far enough so it is possible to slide them over the ball sockets.
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Remove the gas-filled strut - 1 - from the ball stud - 4 -.
Slide the spring clips - 2 - back on immediately after removing the gas-filled strut.
CAUTION!
Be very careful when reusing a gas-filled strut. The spring clip must not be removed completely from the ball socket, otherwise it will get
damaged. The gas-filled strut will spring out of the mount and will damage the vehicle and cause serious personal injury.
‹› Tightening specification for the ball stud - 4 -: 20 Nm + 90°
‹› Tightening specification for the screws on the ball stud bracket: 10 Nm.
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Gas-filled strut, venting, refer to => [ Rear Lid Gas Strut, Venting ] See: Rear Lid Gas Strut, Venting