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How to change tailgate struts on Audi A3 8PA – replacement guide
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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 E-Power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2 V6 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 E-Power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2 V6 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for A3 Sportback (8PA) and other AUDI models
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A3 8PA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A3 8PA. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Open the boot lid. - Step 2
Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 3
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 4
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A3 8PA. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts. - Step 5
Remove the boot lid gas strut. - Step 6
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 7
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A3 8PA. Tip:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts. - Step 8
Remove the boot lid gas strut. - Step 9
Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 10
Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A3 8PA. Tip from AUTODOC:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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