How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate
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How to change tailgate struts on Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    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 – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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