Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Support the rear lid if the gas-filled strut is being removed.
-- Open the rear lid and support it.
-- Insert a small screwdriver -3- under the spring clips -2-.
-- Lift the spring clips -2- just far enough so it is possible to slide them over the ball sockets.
-- Remove the gas-filled strut -1- from the ball stud.
Slide the spring clips -2- back on immediately after removing the gas-filled strut.
-- Release the pressure from gas-filled strut. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, VENTING .