How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI Audi A4 B6 Avant
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How to change tailgate struts on Audi A4 B6 Avant – replacement guide

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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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Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
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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
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    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
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    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
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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