Removing and installing shock absorbers, four-wheel drive: VW Passat CC / CC

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel.
2. Remove wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
3. Remove coil spring .
4. Remove bolts (arrows).
5. Remove bolt (arrow).

6. Remove shock absorber.
7. Install shock absorber and tighten bolts (arrows).
8. Tighten bolt (arrow).
9. Install coil spring .
10. Install wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
11. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (PASSAT B7 Saloon) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear shock absorber on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon

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