How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.2 TDI 3L VW Lupo 6x1
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. 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 Lupo 6X1. 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW Lupo 6X1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  11. Step 11
    Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 12
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    Take out the spring.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
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