Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTi Cup Edition, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 BiFuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for POLO (9N_) and other VW models
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Tailgate strut
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Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Polo 9N. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Polo 9N. Professionals 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 – VW Polo 9N. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V 2002 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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