Touareg 2 V6-3.6L (BHK) (2008)
Hood Shock / Support: Removal and Replacement
Hood
Gas Strut
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Open and support the hood.
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Reach under spring clips - 2 - using a small screwdriver.
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Raise the spring clips- 2 - just far enough so they can slide over the ball socket in direction of the - 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 - 2 - 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 the operator.
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Tightening specifications: Ball pivot pin 20 Nm
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Releasing gas from gas-filled strut - 1 -. Refer to --> [ Gas Strut, Venting ] See: Service and Repair/Hood Overview