Passat Sedan L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHH) (1998)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Gas-filled Strut, Removing
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Open and support trunk 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 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 - 3 - 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 operator.
NOTE: Ball studs - 3 - and - 4 - are components of trunk lid hinge.
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Releasing gas from gas-filled strut.