Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Hood Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Gas-filled Strut, Removing
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Open hood and support hood.
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Reach under spring clips - 3 - using a small screwdriver.
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Lift spring clips - 3 - 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 stud - 2 - and mounting bracket with ball studs - 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.
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Tightening torques: Ball stud - 2 - 21 Nm.
NOTE: Ball stud - 4 - is a component of mounting bracket.