Jetta Sedan L5-2.5L (BGP) (2005)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Rear Lid, Sedan
Gas-Filled Strut
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Open rear lid and support rear 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 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.
Releasing pressure from gas-filled strut. Refer to --> [ Venting Gas-Filled Strut ] See: Service and Repair/Venting Gas-Filled Strut.