The original Automatic Hatch Opening became less reliable over time as the springs compressed, this updated guide uses new struts from Skoda and bumpers from the Scirocco.
Parts required
- 2 x 6Y0 827 550 C (6Y0827550C) – Skoda Fabia gas struts
- 2 x 1K8 827 761 C (1K8827761C) – Scirocco bumpers
- 2 x 1J6 827 439 A ( 1J6827439A) – Strut ball pins
Tools required
- VCDS or Volkswagen Dealer to perform the changes required
- 13mm spanner (an adjustable spanner can be used instead)
- 24mm spanner (an adjustable spanner can be used instead)
- Small flathead screwdriver (#1 size)
- 3mm allen key
- optional – Something to hold the hatch up (a broom, your head or similar)
- optional – plastic safe grease
The parts required
Removing the gas strut
Working on the hatch side insert the #1 flathead screwdriver into area shown (there is a small recess) and carefully lever the clip towards the end until it sits in place as shown in the second photo.
Replacing the ball pin
Installing the new gas strut
Removing the bumper
Using a 24mm spanner or adjustable spanner remove the bumper by rotating ~90 degrees and pulling it out.
Installing the bumper
The new bumpers are shown below, the lower one is adjusted to be fully extended and the upper one is fully retracted which is how it will be used on the Golf.
Insert the 3mm allen key into the end (make sure the bumper is locked first by pressing down on it and turning – the pictures above are of the bumper popped out and able to move up and down whereas the picture below shows the bumper locked into place) and turn counter-clockwise until it stops.
Push down on the bumper until it’s fully retracted and turn the allen key clockwise until it stops to lock it into position.
The bumper should now look like this, install into the opening, turn ~90 degrees to lock it into place and press downwards on the bumper and turn to unlock it so it is as shown in the second photo. The bumper can now be compressed and will assist in the initial opening of the rear hatch.
Coding changes
In VCDs/Vagcom change Byte 2 Bit 3 in the Central Convenience Controller 46.
Measurements (before and after)
Before: 65cm or 25.5″
After: 61.5cm or 24.25″
Comparison of parts
Bumper comparison
First photo is the bumper extended and the second locked in place to show it’s closed position (standard top / scirocco bottom).
As above, shows the standard bumper and the scirocco both extended and locked in position.
Ball Pin Comparision
(new one on the left, old one on the right)
The washer on the new one is 17mm whereas the old one is 20mm.
The height of the new one is 19mm whereas the old one is 30mm.
The size of the ball is identical when the paint thickness is taken into account.
Strut Comparison
The length of the shafts is pretty much identical at this end.
The thickness of the struts is different with the old one being 22.15mm and the new one being 19.20mm.
At this end the length of the struts is clearly different with the new one being 9.50mm shorter.
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Does this system work for the Golf Variant also?
The answer to my question is no, the bumpers are completely different and mount in a differwnt location than the Golf hatchback.
Ive done this on my R32 but it doesnt seem to work in the cold yet to try it in the summer can update in 5-6months 🙂
@Nick: I have this mod for about 6 months and yes, when it’s cold it’s not working anymore (but when it’s cold the hood has the same problem so nothing to do about it ..) While there were 10-15+ degrees outside the springs & the bumpers were doing an excellent job. It’s a great mod. Wait for summer 🙂
sorry, forgot to mention. I’ve done it on my Mk5 GTI.
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muchas gracias
Hi! Can someone help me please? I’m From Romania and to get the kit from ECS Tuning it’s to expensive for me. I want know the gas springs i heard it’s from a skoda fabia but i don’t know the year of the fabia and the Ball Pin from what year is the seat leon. please excuse my english.
How can I do the same process for the Skoda Fabia HB?
Thanks ..
does anybody know the force pressure of the gas struts and if there are any other right out of the VAG-shelf that have even more power.
i’ve installed this mod on my MKV R32 and poorly it also only works well in summertimes when temperatures reach 20°C ond more.
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Does this system work for the Passat 3C Variant? Anyone tested?
Updated prices for UK (prices are for 2 of):
6Y0 827 550 C – £26.15 shipped from ws-autoteile on eBay.de
1J6 827 439 A – £12.28 from Listers VW
1K8 827 761 C – £10.12 from Listers VW
Total of £48.55
Does this kit work on the polo mk5 aswell?
Hello ,
This work on polo 2005 model 9n3 ? Thanks .
Does anyone know if this mod will work on a Touran from 2005? (Golf 5 platform)
Does anyone know if this mod will work with a 2005 Touran? Same platform as the Golf V
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Hi does anyone know what year of car the rubber buffers and ball pins come from please
can i install this in my MKIV2007 R32?
Yes. Same part numbers.
Can I use this Scoda Fabia gas struts (6Y0827550C) for VW Bora sedan 2002r? The lenght is different.
If the balls are the same size why do we need to change the ball pin – can’t see why a shorter one would be needed?
It changes the angle of the strut and reduces the force required to open the hatch.
Hi i did mine today vw golf mk5 2004 and it took me 5 min and less than 20 pound i have to let everyone know i only replace the shocks and ball head pins so the bumper stop doesn’t need to replace at all i bought all the parts from ebay ….and it work great
Has anyone done this on a Scirocco 2009 plate ?
If yes can you post a link to the parts used.
Cheers.
So replace only Skoda Fabia gas struts, Strut ball pins the need to replace one.And it will work well in the winter? reza ghissanejad
Will this system work on my seat leon mk2 (2005) and does the boot lock need reprogamming
Carista has inexpensive apps for IOS/Android and OBD II bluetooth adaptor that will program the Golf ECU for the remote to open the hatch. Super easy for anyone to use!
I only replaced the 2006 Golf MK 5 struts with genuine Fabia struts, and did VCDS adjustment, no change, tailgate is released but lock stops it, apparently it still is not strong enough to quickly pass door lock.
only one person tried above, but any other can also confirm only replacing the struts and and ball head pins enough w/o needing bumper stops?
Hi does this work on mk5 golf 2006
Hi OP, Are Skoda Fabia 6Y0827550A struts same as 6Y0827550C struts? or different struts?
would this work on a skoda octavia mk3?