Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Gas-Filled Strut For Rear Lid, Removing and Installing
Rear lid, assembly
Gas-filled strut for rear lid, removing and installing
Golf, GTI
1 - Washer
2 - Ball stud
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15 Nm (11 ftlb)
3 - Retainer
4 - Gas-filled strut
Removing
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Support rear lid.
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Lift retainer -3- using screwdriver and pull gas-filled strut off ball stud.
Note: If gas-filled strut is to be reused, retainer -3- must not be removed from ball socket completely, otherwise retainer will be damaged.