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How to change rear coil springs on VW Polo 5 – replacement guide
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VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 BiFuel, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 SDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T GTI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 16V, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 SDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.0, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.0 Bi-Fuel, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.4 16V, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 BiFuel, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 SDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T GTI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 16V, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 SDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.0, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.0 Bi-Fuel, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.4 16V, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear springs / coil springs on VW POLO 5 (612) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) and other VW models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 5. 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 Polo 5. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 5. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
- Step 7Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 9Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 10Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 12Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Step 13Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.Step 14Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:VW Polo 5 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
- Step 16Take out the spring.Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 5. AUTODOC recommends:Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
- Step 17Remove the rubber spring spacer.
- Step 18Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 19Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
- Step 20Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
- Step 21Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Step 22Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 23Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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