GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Removing Gas-filled Strut
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Open rear lid and support rear lid.
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Reach under spring clips - 2 - using a small screwdriver.
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Lift spring clips - 2 - only far enough so that the spring clips can be slid over ball socket in - direction of arrow -.
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Remove gas-filled strut - 1 - from ball studs - 3 - and - 4 -.
After removing gas-filled strut - 1 -, immediately slide back spring clips - 2 - again.
CAUTION: Proceed carefully when re-using gas-filled strut. Spring clips must not be pried completely out of ball socket, otherwise
spring clips will be damaged. Gas-filled strut springs out of mount and leads to damage and injury to the operator.
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Tightening torques of ball studs - 3 - and - 4 -: 21 Nm.
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Gas-filled strut, venting.