Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Gas-Filled Strut Component Location

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Gas-Filled Strut
NOTE:
After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing.

Noise insulation element must be engaged in rear lid side.
- Open and support the rear lid when removing.
- Using screwdriver, lift retaining spring -2- as shown and remove gas-filled strut -1- from upper ball head pin -3-.
Rear Lid
Ball Stud
- 21 Nm
  NOTE:
  Should the ball head pin have to be removed or adjusted, then replace it.
Locking Spring
- Refer to the illustration below, to remove the gas-filled strut, slightly lift the retaining spring -arrow- with a small screwdriver.