To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
Step 12
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
Step 13
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
Step 14
Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: tailgate struts – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 15
Attach the rear parcel shelf straps.
Step 16
Check the working condition of the boot lid gas springs after they are installed.
Step 17
Close the lid of the luggage compartment.
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