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

In order to remove the trunk lid, you must first open it and unplug the negative terminal of the battery, make sure to have the right activation code to the anti-theft system of the stereo just in case. The second step is to unclip the plastic covers so as to expose the rear lights, to unscrew the wiring connectors, and tie a strip of string to both ends of the wiring. Record adequate routing of the wiring harness, release the rubber grommets, and pull out the wiring which should be reinstalled with the strings intact. Draw the outline of every hinge using a marker, loosen and detach the hinge holding bolts to detach the trunk lid. Check the hinges to see whether they are worn or damaged and replace them should the need be. To take off the support struts, hold the trunk lid in the open posture, with the help of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the spring clip and disconnect the strut on the upper and lower bases. To install, reverse the steps used in removal and position the hinges along the marks made earlier and once the trunk lid is closed, ensure it fits with the other panels and slightly adjust measures needed. Lastly, make sure that the support struts are firmly clipped in place.

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

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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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Replaces: 5N0-827-550-D, 5N0-827-550
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- Tiguan | 2009-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 2GJ-827-550
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
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- Taos | 2022-2024 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 1C0-827-550-G
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Support Cylinder
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2002-2010 | 2.5, Base, GL, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, S, SE, Sport, TDI, Turbo S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 1K5-827-550-C
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Replaces: 1K5-827-550-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2005-2010 | 2.0T, 2.5, GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 5GM-823-359
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- GTI | 2015-2017 | Autobahn, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2018 | 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
- Golf Alltrack | 2017 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2015-2017 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Strut Part Number: 1J6-827-550-B
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 2002-2006 | 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 Strut Part Number: 1K6-827-550-F
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Strut
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- GTI | 2006-2009 | Base, Fahrenheit | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- R32 | 2008 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- Rabbit | 2006-2009 | 2.5, S | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 1K9-827-550-B
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Replaces: 1K9-827-550-A
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- Jetta | 2009-2014 | S, SE, SEL, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Strut Part Number: 5K6-827-550-D
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
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- GTI | 2010-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 1C0-827-550-E
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Support Cylinder
- Replaces: 1C0-827-550-C, 1C0-827-550-A
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- Beetle | 1999-2010 | 2.5, Base, GL, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, S, SE, Sport, TDI, Turbo S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Cabrio | 1995-2002 | Base, GL, GLS, GLX, High Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 1998-1999, 1993-1995 | Base, GL, GLS, Limited Edition, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Support Cylinder Part Number: 1C0-827-550-F
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
- Replaces: 1C0-827-550-B, 1C0-827-550-D
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 1998-2001 | Base, GL, GLS, GLX, Sport, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Strut Part Number: 3G8-827-550-C
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
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- Arteon | 2019-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Support Cylinder Part Number: 11K-827-550-A
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- ID.4 | 2023 | Pro, Standard | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 3CN-827-550-F
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- Atlas | 2024 | SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 3CN-827-550-G
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- Atlas | 2023 | SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 3CN-827-550-D
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
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- Atlas | 2018-2019 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 3CN-827-552-B
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- Atlas | 2024 | SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Atlas | 2023 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Drive Part Number: 3CN-827-552
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut
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- Atlas | 2020-2022 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Lift Cylinder Part Number: 561-827-550-D
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- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
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- Passat | 2017-2022 | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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Lift Cylinder
1C0-827-550-E
Q: How to remove and reinstall the trunk lid with lift support struts on Volkswagen Cabrio?
A:
In order to remove the trunk lid, you must first open it and unplug the negative terminal of the battery, make sure to have the right activation code to the anti-theft system of the stereo just in case. The second step is to unclip the plastic covers so as to expose the rear lights, to unscrew the wiring connectors, and tie a strip of string to both ends of the wiring. Record adequate routing of the wiring harness, release the rubber grommets, and pull out the wiring which should be reinstalled with the strings intact. Draw the outline of every hinge using a marker, loosen and detach the hinge holding bolts to detach the trunk lid. Check the hinges to see whether they are worn or damaged and replace them should the need be. To take off the support struts, hold the trunk lid in the open posture, with the help of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the spring clip and disconnect the strut on the upper and lower bases. To install, reverse the steps used in removal and position the hinges along the marks made earlier and once the trunk lid is closed, ensure it fits with the other panels and slightly adjust measures needed. Lastly, make sure that the support struts are firmly clipped in place.
Lift Cylinder
1K9-827-550-B
Q: How to access and replace the hood latch and lift support assembly on Volkswagen Jetta?
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.