How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 2.0 TDI 16V Audi A4 B7
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How to change tailgate struts on Audi A4 B7 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) RS4 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) S4 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI … View more

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How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on AUDI A4 B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 17/07/2020
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B7. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Audi A4 B7.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 5
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 6
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  6. Step 7
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  7. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  8. Step 9
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Tailgate Struts on Audi A4 B7 2007 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B7. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
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