Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas

-- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area -x- = 50 mm (2 in.).

Fig 1: Clamping Area Of Gas Strut In Vise

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

WARNING:

Only clamp the gas strut in area -x-. Otherwise, an accident may occur.

-- Cut open the cylinder of the gas-filled strut within the first third of the total cylinder length, using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.

NOTE:

Protective eyewear must be worn during the cutting process.

Cover the area of the saw cut with a clean rag.

Dispose of the oil and rag properly.