Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Releasing gas and draining rear gas-filled shock absorbers, DCC shock absorbers

WARNING: safety goggles must be worn when drilling. This page covers releasing gas from a DCC-equipped Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear shock absorber — clamp vertically and drill a 3 mm hole.

Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice.   WARNING Safety goggles must be worn when drilling. –  Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through outer tube of shock absorber.   Note Gas escapes upon penetration. –  Continue drilling until the inner tube has been penetrated (approx. 25 mm deep). –  Drill a 6 mm hole -B- through outer and inner tube of shock absorber. –  Hold shock absorber over an oil drip tray. Move the piston rod back and forth over its full extension until no further oil escapes.

Questions & answers

Releasing gas and draining rear gas-filled shock absorbers, DCC shock absorbers — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I depressurise a Golf Mk7 DCC rear shock absorber?

Same drilling method. Handle the solenoid connector with care. Wear eye protection.

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Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice.   WARNING Safety goggles must be worn when drilling. ...

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