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Introduction |
| This is a guide for replacing both of your 2008-2010 Audi A3 Sportback hatch lift supports/struts. Upon successfully following instructions, your hatch should be able to support itself while fully open. See the [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/2008-2010_Audi_A3_Sportback_Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page] for this device. | | | Make sure you have an assistant who can easily hold the door open and will not grow faint or tired to ensure both peoples safety. | | | If you have an electrical connection (meaning if you can open your hatch with a click of a button) to the hatch door, be sure to disconnect it before starting the replacement process. | | | You must replace both struts, even if only one has failed. Replacing only one strut will cause an imbalance on the hatch door while opening and closing and could wear-down the new strut more quickly. | | | Do not scratch the metal part of the strut, it can affect it’s functionality. | | | Have all of your tools and parts ready to go before you start the replacement process! | | | The hatch lift support parts can be purchased [https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/audi,2010,a3,2.0l+l4+turbocharged,1444780,body,lift+support,1404|here]. |
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