Rear hatch strut replacement - 2008 TDI

smclaren · Jul 9, 2018

Hi Guys

Hope this post finds everyone fit and well ?

It's that time ... new struts. Lots of great DIY vids on the subject, so I'll have a crack at it.

My question is, are the genuine VW parts the go here ... or is their a better aftermarket option for aussie buyers ?

Many thanks

Steve

schootsie · Jul 9, 2018

The next question will be,.... which hatch, just the glass or the whole tailgate? John

chewblekka · Jul 9, 2018

Rockauto has the cheapest according to my research. $6 for the glass shocks, $55 for the hatch shocks.

noobytoogy · Jul 9, 2018

Have you got the most essential item for this task ready?

The luber.

smclaren · Jul 10, 2018

Thanks Guys

Hi John .... ahhh ... I dont have the rear window option ... so didn't event think about it. The whole tailgate struts is what I need.

Hi Nooby ... what is this "most essential item" you speak of, my friend ???

Cheers

Steve

FSJ Guy · Jul 10, 2018

Make sure you get the correct struts. There are different ones for the power vs manual tailgates. I don't know what your options, if any, are in your region.

If you search the other tailgate strut threads, you will eventually find the "luber" joke somewhere....

noobytoogy · Jul 10, 2018

You have a 2008?

Then the glass in your tailgate should open.

It wasn't an option as far as I am aware, it was a standard feature that was regrettably dropped when the later T3/ Generation 2 cars arrived.

Look at the rear wash wiper mounting - the sort of black triangular thing, slip your forefinger behind it and on the back below the wiper shaft is a small rubber tit.

Press and pull upwards . . .

You won't be the first person to have missed this function! One guy only found it the day he sold his car when the new buyer surprised him by pressing the hidden tit!

noobytoogy · Jul 10, 2018

Here's the how-to.

https://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/...ms/f73/diy-replace-rear-hatch-struts-part-number-and-video-for-t1-t2-45059.html

You have to read the how-to to find where the essential luber fits in!

smclaren · Jul 10, 2018

Ahhh .. the luber ! Need a long 'un I reckon ! ;-)

smclaren · Jul 10, 2018

noobytoogy said:
Look at the rear wash wiper mounting - the sort of black triangular thing, slip your forefinger behind it and on the back below the wiper shaft is a small rubber tit.

Press and pull upwards . . .

Well ... I'll be buggered !!!

Bloody thing doesn't stay up either .... do I need to replace those struts as well ?

qurtuba · Jul 10, 2018

they're cheap enough, and since you're in there anyway...sure.

noobytoogy · Jul 10, 2018

smclaren said:
Well ... I'll be buggered !!!

Bloody thing doesn't stay up either .... do I need to replace those struts as well ?

Thank you for your very kind offer but I'm unlikely to accept!

I'd love to have seen your face as you fingered your tit!!

And, yes, replace those struts too at the same time.

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