Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.4, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  9. Step 11
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    Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the spring.
  13. Step 15
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
    Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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