Gas-Filled Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the rear lid is loose.

- Support the rear lid.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damage to surrounding components if the rear lid is loose.

Paint damage possible.

- Support the rear lid.

-- Support the rear lid with the Hood Support: VAS 501 003 .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the spring clip by prying out further.

Tearing of the spring clip is possible.

- Never pry the spring clip completely out of the ball socket.

-- Position a small commercially available screwdriver -5- under the spring clip -2-.

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-- Lift the spring clip -2- in the -direction of the arrow A- over the ball socket -3-.

-- Remove the gas-filled strut -1- in the -direction of the arrow B- from the ball pin -5-.

-- Push back the spring clip -2- into the starting position.

-- Repeat the process at the second spring clamp -2-.

-- Remove the gas-filled strut -1- in the -direction of the arrow B- from the ball stud -4-.

If the gas-filled strut needs to be replaced:

-- Refer to Gas-Filled Strut, Preparing for Disposal .

Continuation for all vehicles