Removing and installing shock absorber - Audi S1: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. Before commencing work, measure distance from wheel centre to lower edge of wheel housing and note measured value .
2. Remove wheel .
3. Remove wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (rear).
4. Remove lock carrier trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
5. Prise luggage compartment side trim (in rear section) off body using removal lever80 - 200.

6. Move clear electrical connector (2) and unplug.
7. Thread electrical wire with grommet (1) through opening to wheel housing.
8. Use wheel bolt to attach engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 with support T10149 to wheel hub, and raise approx. 20 mm.
9. ⚠ Do not raise or lower vehicle when engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 is under vehicle. The vehicle could slip off the lifting platform.Do not leave engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 under vehicle for longer than necessary. — Remove bolts (1).
10. Remove spreader rivets (1).
11. Unscrew bolts (2) and detach stone deflector (3).
12. Unscrew nut (1) and remove bolt (2).
13. Take out shock absorber.
14. Tighten bolts with axle in unladen position .

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