Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

-- Refer to Wheel, Removing .

-- Refer to VEHICLE, SECURING TO HOIST LIFTING ARMS .

-- Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- on the spring link. Refer to Left and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor G76/G77, Removing and Installing .

Vehicles with adaptive ride control

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Left Rear Damping Adjustment Valve -N338-.

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-- Remove the wire -arrow- from the bracket at the shock absorber -2-.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931 under the spring link and push lightly upward.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the shock absorber -1-.

-- Remove the nut -4-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Press together the shock absorber -1-.

-- Remove the shock absorber -1- from the spring link -3-.