Overview - Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut

Fig 1: Gas-Filled Strut Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Gas-Filled Strut
- Removing and installing, refer to REAR LID GAS-FILLED STRUT .
- Releasing the gas, refer to REAR LID GAS-FILLED STRUT, RELEASING GAS .
Ball Stud
- Only on the right hinge
- Cannot be removed from the hinge
Bracket with Ball Stud
- On the rear panel
- Cannot be removed from the rear panel