Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 656

- Lift securing clip - 2 - using a screwdriver and remove
gas-filled strut from ball stud - 1 - .

1. Combi ball stud, 15 Nm
2. Securing clip
3. Gas-filled strut
4. Bolt
5. Ball stud

Note:

When re-using gas-filled strut, securing clip - 2 - must not
be removed completely out of ball socket, otherwise
securing clip may be damaged.

For a smaller lid opening angle, there is option to install
shorter gas-filled struts (about 20 mm). This results in an
opening height of approx. 175 cm.

Releasing gas from gas-filled strut

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005

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

Warning!

Clamping must only be done in this area, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident.

- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within
first third of cylinders length (measured from cover edge at
piston rod end of cylinder).

Note:

Always wear eye protection when performing this
procedure.

Cover area of sawn-off portion with a clean rag.

Dispose of fluid and cleaning rag in a proper manner.

Rear lid, adjusting

Note:

Rear lid is properly adjusted when there is an overall even
gap dimension when closed, it is not too far inward or
outward and contours align.

Vehicle must stand on its wheels in order to be able to
perform adjustment.

- Turn stopper approx. 90 using a ring wrench 24 mm
and remove from shaped hole.

- Remove rubber buffers - 1 - from stopper and loosen
clamp screw (socket-head 3mm) only as much until
notched slider can be removed.

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005

- Remove notched slider from housing and adjust to
dimension - a - = 12.5 mm.

Note:

In new condition, stopper is already adjusted to a distance
of 12.5 mm.

- Insert stopper and install by turning 90 in shaped hole.

- Unscrew cap - 1 - from rivet - 2 - (left and right).

- Close rear lid using light pressure over center, pull handle
while doing so.

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005

- Using Adjusting gauge 3371 , set a gap dimension of 5
mm between lid and side panel.

- Open rear lid again.

- Rear lid is now set to a pre-tension of approx. 3 mm.

- Screw in plug into blind rivet (left and right).

- Screw in clamp screw - 1 - until dimension - a - = 25 mm.

- Check setting.

Rear lid lock, removing and installing

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005