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Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

Model: Skoda Fabia 6Y, Mark1 - Years 1999-2007
Part: Suspension system

To replace the rear shock absorber, lift the vehicle on a ramp, remove the rear wheel and the plastic wheel arch liner. Use a hydraulic jack to support the rear axle during the shock absorber removal and remove the mounting pin of the shock absorber from the axle. Next, move to the upper support flange and complete the removal of the shock absorber from the vehicle. At this point, remove the complete support with the bellows from the old shock absorber and fit it to the new one, then reverse the process for installation on the vehicle.

Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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