Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 4.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on AUDI A6 (C6) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) and other AUDI models
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Tailgate strut
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Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A6 4F2. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A6 4F2. 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 – Audi A6 4F2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Audi A6 C6 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro 2005 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A6 4F2. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 5
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Audi A6 4F2. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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