Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Releasing gas from gas strut

This page covers safely depressurising a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 bonnet gas strut before disposal: clamp it in a vice, wear protective goggles, and saw through the cylinder within the first third of its length — with correct disposal of the released oil and cloth via existing waste channels.

Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.   WARNING Wear protective goggles when sawing. Cover area of saw cut with a cloth. Dispose of oil and cloth via existing disposal channels. –  Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference point.

Questions & answers

Releasing gas from gas strut — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I safely dispose of a Golf Mk7 gas strut?

Clamp it in a vice 50 mm from the end, wear eye protection, cover the cut area with a cloth, and saw through the cylinder to release the gas. Dispose of oil and cloth through proper waste channels.

Is the Golf Mk7 gas strut pressurised?

Yes. It contains compressed nitrogen gas and oil. Never throw it in general waste — the pressure and oil are hazardous if released uncontrolled.

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