Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) S4 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0 quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on AUDI A4 B6 (8E5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for A4 Avant (8E5, B6) and other AUDI models
How to change Tailgate strut on Audi A4 B6 Avant 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Tailgate strut
How to change Electrical motor, tailgate on Audi A4 B6 Avant 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B6 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 A4 B6 Avant. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Audi A4 B6 Avant 2001 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI 2002 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
    Audi A4 B6 Avant 2.5 TDI quattro 2003 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T 2004 by yourself
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove AUDI A4 2.5 TDI 2001 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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