How to access and replace the hood latch and lift support assembly on Volkswagen Golf?

To open the latch, first open the hood and take off the front bumper cover, depending on the model it might not be necessary. By opening the release coupling disconnected the hood latch cable between the mid-way point of disconnection and the main disconnection point. For this step, remove the latch fasteners, detach the electrical connector to the latch assembly, and lift the latch assembly off the radiator support, be sure to unlock the hood latch release cable and the latch wiring harness off the clips along the radiator support. After taking off the latch, separate the release cable and hood latch switch out of the latch assembly by pressing the tab and pushing out the parts. Take any required parts and make them available to the new latch and install it by following the same steps in the reverse order. With a support strut fitted, open the hood and place it firmly; a small screwdriver is then needed to raise the retaining springs at one end of the support strut on one end and the same on the other end and then remove the support strut by unscrewing the same. The support strut as well is installed in the reverse of being removed.

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Volkswagen Golf Lift Cylinder Part Number: 5GM-823-359
$35.84 MSRP: $59.73
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 1J6-827-550-B
$36.50 MSRP: $50.70
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI VR6, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 5K6-827-550-D
$37.84 MSRP: $52.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Lift Cylinder Part Number: 5GM-823-359-A
$12.96 MSRP: $21.24
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 1J6-827-550-C
$40.34 MSRP: $56.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 1J6-827-550-E
$40.34 MSRP: $56.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
- Replaces: 1J6-827-550
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, GTI, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 5GM-827-550-B
$46.43 MSRP: $64.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder, Strut
- Replaces: 5GM-827-550
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Support Cylinder Part Number: 1J0-823-359-D
$44.40 MSRP: $61.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
- Replaces: 1J0-823-359-C, 1JM-823-359
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Support Cylinder Part Number: 1J0-823-359-B
$54.77 MSRP: $76.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI VR6, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Lift Cylinder Part Number: 5K0-823-359-E
$58.74 MSRP: $81.57
You Save: $22.83 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Replaces: 5K0-823-359-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 1H6-827-550-A
$45.60 MSRP: $63.33
You Save: $17.73 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GTI, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Lift Cylinder Part Number: 191-827-550-B
$48.24 MSRP: $67.00
You Save: $18.76 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf | Base, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Volkswagen Golf Lift Support Parts and Q&A

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5GM-823-359
Q: How to access and replace the hood latch and lift support assembly on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
To open the latch, first open the Hood and take off the front Bumper cover, depending on the model it might not be necessary. By opening the release coupling disconnected the hood latch cable between the mid-way point of disconnection and the main disconnection point. For this step, remove the latch fasteners, detach the electrical connector to the latch assembly, and lift the latch assembly off the radiator support, be sure to unlock the hood latch release cable and the latch wiring harness off the clips along the radiator support. After taking off the latch, separate the release cable and hood latch switch out of the latch assembly by pressing the tab and pushing out the parts. Take any required parts and make them available to the new latch and install it by following the same steps in the reverse order. With a support strut fitted, open the hood and place it firmly; a small screwdriver is then needed to raise the retaining springs at one end of the support strut on one end and the same on the other end and then remove the support strut by unscrewing the same. The support strut as well is installed in the reverse of being removed.