Avant tailgate shock replacement -Reply

[Derek Daily <ddaily@SMTPGW.MITSUICOMTEK.COM>]

>>> Lynn Smith <lynn@dvcorp.com> - 2/18/97 10:09 AM >>>
The gas shocks on my 200qw won't hold the tailgate/hatch.  I'm
planning to call Linda @ Carlsen for replacement.  Looking at the
shocks, it wasn't obvious to me how to get them off.  There's a
circlip about an inch away from the ball end, but I don't see how
that would release it.

Advice from those that have BTDT?

--  Lynn Smith lynn@dvcorp.com

Lynn, 
Had similar situation with my VW Syn.  (1)  Try salvage yards first! 
Linda quoted me >$75.00 each.  Found one new one, plus 5 used at
salvage yard.  Paid $28.00 for new one and lid/tailgate now works
great.  (2)  If similar to mine, there is a small wire circlip that
knd of folds back from the ball and then the wire slides out,
allowing you to pop-off the ball attachment.  Really pretty easy.
Good Luck
SquirleyD
86 VW Qtm Syn
98 A4tqw -OR- 99 VW Pst Syn