Does this help?

The video comes from Arnott which makes air suspension parts for Touareg
https://www.arnottindustries.com/part_VW_Air_Suspension_Parts_yid24_pid164.html

 

Air Shock Absorber Strut Assembly Removal?

Does this help?

The video comes from Arnott which makes air suspension parts for Touareg
https://www.arnottindustries.com/part_VW_Air_Suspension_Parts_yid24_pid164.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5VX3lSssGY&feature=youtu.be

Hi Nickyt, thank you very much for your response and time. I'd seen this video before, but I didn't find it completely helpful for my purpose because the vehicle in the video appears to be a left hand driven Porsche Cayenne. Compared to my right side driven Treg's the Porsche's layout is slightly different from what I can see in the video. On the Treg the third mount bolt of the Air shock absorber strut assembly appears to be directly or somewhere under the brake fluid reservoir (please correct me if I am wrong bout this). If this is correct, the question is how do I then access the third bolt. Is there any diagram or video specifically to the Treg?
I look forward to your response, thank you.

Regards
Sipho

 

Broaden your audience by posting on the UK site too:

www.mytreg.com

 

Air Shock Absorber Strut Assembly Removal?
Quote:
Originally Posted by nickyt
Does this help?

The video comes from Arnott which makes air suspension parts for Touareg
https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...24_pid164.html

Hi Nickyt, thank you very much for your response and time. I'd seen this video before, but I didn't find it completely helpful for my purpose because the vehicle in the video appears to be a left hand driven Porsche Cayenne. Compared to my right side driven Treg's the Porsche's layout is slightly different from what I can see in the video. On the Treg the third mount bolt of the Air shock absorber strut assembly appears to be directly or somewhere under the brake fluid reservoir (please correct me if I am wrong bout this). If this is correct, the question is how do I then access the third bolt. Is there any diagram or video specifically to the Treg?
I look forward to your response, thank you.

Regards
Sipho

 

Perhaps if somebody here could print out the pages from the factory service manual on the shock removal???

Yeah, I do not have access to a service manual or a subscription to the online version.

 

You can buy time by the hour if you need it.

https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showOrderFlatrateAssistant.do

 

The best way to get to the third bolt is by removing the wiper arms and the cowling. Its a PITA, but mark your arms before removing them.

http://arnottinfo.com/manuals/C-2616.pdf

Figure 10.7

 

The best way to get to the third bolt is by removing the wiper arms and the cowling. Its a PITA, but mark your arms before removing them.

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**** me, the OP said it was tricky, but I didn't realise you actually had to amputate your own limbs as well!!

 

Air Shock Strut Removal

But once the wipers have been removed how do I then access the third bolt under the brake fluid reservoir? Do I have to remove the brake fluid reservoir and if so "How do I do that?"
Thanks
Sipho

 

But once the wipers have been removed how do I then access the third bolt under the brake fluid reservoir? Do I have to remove the brake fluid reservoir and if so "How do I do that?"
Thanks
Sipho

Having just done this.

Yes, you do need to remove the wipers. Once that is done the 3rd bolt is not too bad. It is not really under the reservoir although you will be climbing on the fender with a flashlight to see it. You will need a long extension as well.

I found that a magnetic pickup tool was helpful to retrieve the bolt and, more importantly, to set it in place. Fortunately, the bolts are tapered at the tip so they set pretty easiy.

 

But once the wipers have been removed how do I then access the third bolt under the brake fluid reservoir? Do I have to remove the brake fluid reservoir and if so "How do I do that?"
Thanks
Sipho

 

This should have more detailed instructions

They third bolt for the (North American) Drivers side is a little tricky to find. Go to page 12.

http://vwts.ru/suspension/touareg/tou_40.pdf

Noobs, its all fun and games until someone loses and arm!

 

This may help.....

Stuart...

 

This video was posted by someone earlier in post #2! Great minds and all that . . .

OFF TOPIC - I have replied to a couple of PMs you sent me over the past few weeks - did you get my responses okay?

 

Can someone clue me in on the best way to tighten down the nut to the top of the shock? this black piece on top does not allow me to get a pair of vice grips to hold the threaded portion while I tighten down on the nut. Thanks in advance

 

Untrue. The best way is to use a LONG extension. I used 18-24” I can’t remember which and a WOBBLE socket. I had to stand on a stool to get a good line of sight but I was able to put it over the bolt, tap it down with a mallet to seat it nicely and then I cracked it with the wrench. No power tools necessary.

DONT REMOVE BOLT!!! Leave it in and have someone help you line it up to reinstall!!!!

I cannot stress this enough. If replacing with polyurethane bushings — YOU MUST WRAP with teflon “plumbers” tape around bushing and sleeve and then grease and reinstall if you want no squeaks!!! Re-install reverse and toque to spec.