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Open and support bonnet. |
 WARNING
| Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must
not be levered completely out of ball socket, as it will
otherwise be damaged. Gas strut will spring out of mounting,
causing damage or injury to operator. |
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Position a small screwdriver -3-
beneath spring clip -4-. |
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Raise spring clip -4- such that it can
be moved over ball socket -arrow a-. |
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Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pins
-2--arrow b-. |
| After removing gas strut -1-, slide
spring clip -4- back immediately. |
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When the gas strut is disposed, gas needs to be released from gas
strut
→ Chapter. |
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Press gas strut -1- on ball-head pins
-2-. |
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Component |
Specified torques |
| Ball-head pin |
20 Nm |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing gas strut — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 bonnet gas strut?
Open and support the bonnet, carefully release the spring clips from the ball sockets at each end, and remove the strut. WARNING: the strut is under pressure — it can spring away.
Can I reuse a Golf Mk7 bonnet gas strut?
Yes, if it still holds the bonnet open. The spring clip must not be fully levered off the ball socket or it will be damaged. Handle with care.
What happens if the Golf Mk7 gas strut fails?
The bonnet will not stay open on its own and could fall on you. Replace weakened struts promptly.
Removing
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Lever retaining clips -2- out of bonnet
-3- using removal lever -80-200-.
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Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when sawing.
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