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How to change tailgate struts on VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – replacement guide
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VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.2 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.6 R36 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.2 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.6 R36 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Passat Variant (3C5) and other VW models
Alternative products

Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Passat 3C5. 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – Passat Variant B6. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Open the boot lid. - Step 2
Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 3
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 4
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. Tip:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts. - Step 5
Remove the boot lid gas strut. - Step 6
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 7
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Passat 3C5. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts. - Step 8
Remove the boot lid gas strut. - Step 9
Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. - Step 10
Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Passat Variant B6. Tip from AUTODOC:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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