How to remove and refit a tailgate with Lift Support on 2015 Audi A3?

Tailgate-open, screws and trim panels, unclips upper trims. Take off hinge cover screws, large-unscrew wiring and washer hose, pull off harness using string. Loosen Mark and supporting struts and hinge bolts, reclaim gaskets. Refit: align, torque bolts, check alignment, buffer adjustment, fix strut.

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2015 Audi A3 Lift Cylinder Part Number: 8V5-827-919
$30.74 MSRP: $49.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper; Lift Cylinder
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V5-827-919
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2015 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2015 Audi A3 Strut Cylinder Part Number: 8V0-823-359
$88.06 MSRP: $123.34
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas Filler Strut; Lift Cylinder
- Item Weight: 1.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-823-359
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2015 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2015 Audi A3 Cylinder Part Number: 8V7-871-795
$708.04 MSRP: $915.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hydraulic Cylinder
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V7-871-795
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2015 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2015 Audi A3 Lift Support Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and refit a tailgate with Lift Support on 2015 Audi A3?
A: Tailgate-open, screws and trim panels, unclips upper trims. Take off hinge cover screws, large-unscrew wiring and washer hose, pull off harness using string. Loosen Mark and supporting struts and hinge bolts, reclaim gaskets. Refit: align, torque bolts, check alignment, buffer adjustment, fix strut.