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How to change tailgate struts on Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Octavia II Combi (1Z5) and other SKODA models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. 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 Octavia 1Z5. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 7Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 8Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 9Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 10Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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