Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 1.2 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TFSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 1.4 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 1.6 TDI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.5, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 1.4 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 2.0 TSI, VW Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) 1.2 TSI 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Beetle Hatchback (5C1, 5C2) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW BEETLE (5C1). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW BEETLE (5C1). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BEETLE (5C1). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW BEETLE (5C1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the support from under the arm. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW BEETLE (5C1). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 22
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    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
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