Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk3 > Body | General body repairs – Cabriolet | Bonnet, flaps, cab, central locking | Rear lid ? 02.98

Removing gas strut

–	Support rear lid.

–	Lift up locking clip -2- using screwdriver and pull gas strut off ball head pin -1-.

Note

If gas strut is to be reused, retaining clip -2- must not be taken out of ball socket completely, otherwise retaining clip will be damaged.

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