Sorry for late reply, I just picked my brand new FR
so I need to update my info here.but anyways, I bought 2 pairs of them ones in the link and here is the results:
https://youtu.be/joDjeTZGl-E
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Sorry for late reply, I just picked my brand new FR
so I need to update my info here.but anyways, I bought 2 pairs of them ones in the link and here is the results:
https://youtu.be/joDjeTZGl-E
I went ahead and ordered a pair of these. The one one on the right fits fine, but the one on the left doesn't fit as it is the same on the right. I fit the bottom part of the strut fine but the top hole is on the opposite side of the bolt. Am I missing something? The 2 struts ordered are exactly the same... would have thought I needed the opposite strut for the left side... !???
Ordered and fitted these a few weeks back just swapped the ends over with the original's and it works a treat
thanks for the replies. will give that a try. I didn't want to force it and break it and then feel like a numpty! cheers
cheers
thanks for the replies. will give that a try. I didn't want to force it and break it and then feel like a numpty!
Twisted 180 and fitted. Works a treat. Thanks guys
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Ordered a set from the seller which Alakiha had linked to in post #15 in this thread.
Order placed Tuesday and arrived Friday, and fitted them today - WOW what a difference, perfect, they do exactly what I wanted, unlock using the key fob and boot fully opens, can be very useful at
Total price inc delivery was £25.64p
Order placed Tuesday and arrived Friday, and fitted them today - WOW what a difference, perfect, they do exactly what I wanted, unlock using the key fob and boot fully opens, can be very useful at
Total price inc delivery was £25.64p
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terryt - Mines a 5 door.
Personally I would have thought that there's no difference between the 3 or 5 door models.
Personally I would have thought that there's no difference between the 3 or 5 door models.
Happy to be helpful
Exactly its really easy and cheap tweak to do, I wonder why Seat didn't do it from the beginning!
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Angelos - this youtube video shows you what you need to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjBqgR9HS-U
Takes about 5/10 mins, only thing you need is a small tipped flat headed screwdriver to prise the retaining spring-clips out - the existing boot-struts need a good tug to free them. Then when fitting new ones a sharp bang with your hand to locate them over the retaining pin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjBqgR9HS-U
Takes about 5/10 mins, only thing you need is a small tipped flat headed screwdriver to prise the retaining spring-clips out - the existing boot-struts need a good tug to free them. Then when fitting new ones a sharp bang with your hand to locate them over the retaining pin.
Mine doesn't work like this, its held on the catch til you lift the handle (MY16 1.8FR). Do all need 'full release' enabling via VCDS or do some models/years come like that as std?
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Think from an earlier post you just hold the boot release button on the key fob and it'll pop up. Like holding unlock to drop windows.
I think...
Could I do this on the st tailgate?
I think...
Could I do this on the st tailgate?
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