How to remove and reinstall the trunk lid with lift support struts on 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?

To remove the trunk lid, open the door access, disconnect the negative lead from the battery and unclip the plastic covers to access the rear lights. Mark hinge outlines, remove hinge bolts, check hinges Loosen supporting struts with a screwdriver. For installation, do the opposite and make sure that the strut clips are aligned and secure.

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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Lift Cylinder Part Number: 1C0-827-550-E
$38.89 MSRP: $54.01
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Support Cylinder
- Replaces: 1C0-827-550-C, 1C0-827-550-A
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1C0-827-550-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Submodels:
- Base, GL, GLS, GLX, High Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Support Cylinder Part Number: 8L0-823-359
$49.48 MSRP: $68.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut Cylinder
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8L0-823-359
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Submodels:
- Base, GL, GLS, GLX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Hydraulic Cylinder Part Number: 1E0-871-795
$535.58 MSRP: $731.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hydraulic Lifters
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1E0-871-795
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Submodels:
- Base, GL, GLS, GLX, High Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Lift Support Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and reinstall the trunk lid with lift support struts on 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?
A: To remove the trunk lid, open the door access, disconnect the negative lead from the battery and unclip the plastic covers to access the rear lights. Mark hinge outlines, remove hinge bolts, check hinges Loosen supporting struts with a screwdriver. For installation, do the opposite and make sure that the strut clips are aligned and secure.