Removing And Installing Pressurized Gas Strut Of Tailgate - Skoda Rapid NH 2014 Workshop Manual

Rapid NH 2014 ➤ , Rapid Spaceback 2014 ➤
Body Work - Edition 10.2018
Removing
– Remove lock cover - 3 -.
– Disconnect the plug connection from the tailgate lock control
- 1 -.
– Release the nuts -2- (21 Nm) and remove the flap lock -1- from
the tailgate.
Installing
– The installation occurs in reverse order.
2.6 Removing and installing pressurized
gas strut of tailgate
Removing
– Open tailgate, support and lock it into position.
– Use a screwdriver to raise the locking element - 2 - and pull
the pressurized gas strut - 1 - off the ball stud - 3 -.
Note
If the pressurized gas strut is to be re-used, do not remove the
locking device fully from the ball socket, otherwise it will be dam‐
aged.
– 1 - Pressurized gas strut
– 2 - Locking device
– 3 - Ball stud
Installing
– The installation occurs in reverse order.
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Rep. gr.55 - Bonnet, rear lid