skoda Workshop Repair Guides

Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

ABOUT US
Removing the pressurized gas strut > < Tailgate

Octavia Mk1

Remove tailgate
Remove tailgate
–  Remove the tailgate trim panel → Chapter.
–  Disconnect the electrical plug connections and take the cable out of the flap.
–  Remove pressurized gas struts → Chapter.
   
–  Unscrew fixing screws -1- of hinges -2- and remove flap.
   Tightening torque: 15 Nm
  Note
t  Use a hexagon socket wrench with its shorter leg shortened by approx. 10mm and cover the paint surface at dangerous points with the adhesive tape in order not to damage the paintwork.
t  2 mechanics are required for the removal and installation.
  S55-0090

Removing the pressurized gas strut > < Tailgate