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How to change tailgate struts on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
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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.
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]
All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for POLO (9N_) and other VW models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products
Tailgate strut
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:
- 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 Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC: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
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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