- Lift securing clip - 2 - using a screwdriver and remove
gas-filled strut from ball stud - 1 - .
1. Combi ball stud, 15 Nm
2. Securing clip
3. Gas-filled strut
4. Bolt
5. Ball stud
Note:
When re-using gas-filled strut, securing clip - 2 - must not
be removed completely out of ball socket, otherwise
securing clip may be damaged.
For a smaller lid opening angle, there is option to install
shorter gas-filled struts (about 20 mm). This results in an
opening height of approx. 175 cm.
Releasing gas from gas-filled strut
Rear lid (Golf)
13/2/2005