How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI VW Bora Variant
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How to change tailgate struts on VW Bora Variant (1J6) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.4 16V … View more

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Replacement: tailgate struts – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tools you'll need:
Multipurpose grease
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW BORA Estate (1J6) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the rear parcel shelf straps.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  10. Step 10
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    Treat the fasteners of the boot lid gas strut. Use a multipurpose grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
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