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How to change tailgate struts on Skoda Fabia 6Y5 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 2.0, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 2.0, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Fabia I Combi (6Y5) and other SKODA models
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. 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 – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 4Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 5Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. AUTODOC experts recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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