Jetta SportWagen L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2009)
Hood Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Hood
Gas-Filled Strut
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Open and support hood.
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Reach under spring clips - 2 - using a small screwdriver.
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Lift spring clips- 2 - 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 -.
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Slide spring clip - 2 - back again immediately after removing gas-filled strut - 1 -.
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 could occur.
Tightening specifications of ball studs - 3 - and - 4 -: 22 Nm
Venting gas-filled strut, refer to --> [ Venting Gas-Filled Strut ] See: Service and Repair/Venting Gas-Filled Strut