Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3729

Rear lid
http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.BD01.55.2
Gas strut, removing
- Support tailgate.
- Remove retaining clip -1-.
- Lift retainer -2- with screwdriver and pull gas strut
from ball joint.
Note:
If you are reusing the gas strut, do not take out
retainer -2- completely or the retainer will be
damaged..
3 - Mounting bracket
4 - Bolt, 7 Nm (62 in. lb)
5 - Sealing washer
6 - Ball joint, 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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