Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3730

Rear lid
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Gas strut, emptying
- Clamp gas strut in vice in area x
WARNING!
Only clamp gas-filled strut in designated area.
Wear protective goggles when sawing gas
strut.
- Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third
of total length , using piston rod end of cylinder as
reference point.
Notes:
Cover area of saw cut with a rag.
Dispose of oil and rag properly..
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12/7/2004