Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Body | General body repairs, exterior | Bonnet, flaps, cab, central locking | Bonnet | Removing gas strut

Releasing gas from gas strut

–	Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.

WARNING

Clamp gas strut only within area -x-; otherwise danger of accident!

–	Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference point.

Note

t	Wear protective goggles when sawing.

t	Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.

t	Dispose of oil and cloth via existing disposal channels.

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