{"product_id":"tailgate-boot-gas-strut-325n-fits-vw-polo-6r-6c-2009-2017-6r6827550a-026203","title":"Tailgate Boot Gas Strut 325N Fits VW Polo 6R 6C 2009-2017 6R6827550A 026203","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;background:#f3f3f3;color:#171717;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#111111;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#050505 0%,#202020 62%,#3a321f 100%);padding:34px 26px;text-align:center;border-bottom:6px solid #c7a64a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:5px;color:#d9bd6a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTHEPARTPILOT\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:38px;line-height:1.2;color:#ffffff;font-weight:800;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eVW POLO REAR TAILGATE GAS STRUT\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;color:#e5e5e5;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e6R6827550A  |  6R6 827 550 A  |  026203  |  325N\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin:22px auto 0;max-width:850px;background:#c7a64a;color:#111111;padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:800;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      FITMENT-FIRST LISTING — MATCH THE PART NUMBER OR ASK US TO VERIFY YOUR VIN BEFORE ORDERING\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#111111;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eActual Item Photos\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eThese are the actual eBay-hosted listing images for this used gas strut. Please use the photographed markings and condition as your primary identification reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"VW Polo 6R 6C rear tailgate boot gas strut 6R6827550A actual item\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ebayimg.com\/images\/g\/jDgAAeSwwV9oxZCE\/s-l1600.webp\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;border:1px solid #d0d0d0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111111;color:#ffffff;padding:9px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eACTUAL ITEM — COMPLETE STRUT\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"6R6 827 550 A 02S 026203 325N stamped part number close up\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ebayimg.com\/images\/g\/umgAAeSwvAdoxZCG\/s-l1600.webp\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;border:1px solid #d0d0d0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111111;color:#ffffff;padding:9px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eACTUAL MARKING — 6R6 827 550 A \/ 026203 \/ 325N\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:26px 24px;background:#171717;color:#ffffff;border-top:4px solid #c7a64a;border-bottom:4px solid #c7a64a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#d9bd6a;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eBUY THE CORRECT PART FIRST TIME\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary photographed number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6R6 827 550 A 02S\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCompact part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6R6827550A\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAdditional photographed reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 026203\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhotographed extension-force marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0325N \/ 325N\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;background:#fff4d1;color:#211a08;padding:15px;border-left:6px solid #c7a64a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n      Registration year alone is not a reliable fitment check. If your existing strut does not show 6R6827550A \/ 6R6 827 550 A, please send your VIN through eBay Messages before purchase so fitment can be checked.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003ePart Specification\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;width:36%;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003ePart type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eRear tailgate \/ boot lid gas strut, lift support, gas spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#252525;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6R6827550A \/ 6R6 827 550 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eAdditional marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003e026203\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#252525;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eForce\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003e325N — visible on the supplied part\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eReference extended length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eApprox. 526 mm in replacement catalogues for 6R6827550A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#252525;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eSteel gas-spring type construction; sealed high-pressure component\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eRear tailgate; same application is catalogued for both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#252525;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eVehicle quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eTwo fitted to the vehicle — one on each side. \u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for ONE strut unless the eBay quantity field expressly states otherwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eUsed. Expect normal cosmetic signs from previous installation; inspect the actual photos.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;background:#252525;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #343434;\"\u003eCountry marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d5d5d5;\"\u003eGERMANY — visible on the supplied part\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eVerified Vehicle Fitment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore verified vehicle family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen Polo V, type 6R \/ 6C, rear hatch\/tailgate application. Volkswagen identifies Polo V as the 2009–2017 generation, with the 2014 model update becoming type 6C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:17px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#d9bd6a;border:1px solid #333333;text-align:left;\"\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#d9bd6a;border:1px solid #333333;text-align:left;\"\u003eProduction years\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#d9bd6a;border:1px solid #333333;text-align:left;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#111111;color:#d9bd6a;border:1px solid #333333;text-align:left;\"\u003eFitment rule\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVW Polo V 6R1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e2009–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e3-door hatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e6R6827550A \/ VIN match\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVW Polo V 6R1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e2009–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e5-door hatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e6R6827550A \/ VIN match\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVW Polo V 6C1 facelift\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e2014–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e3-door hatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e6R6827550A \/ VIN match\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVW Polo V 6C1 facelift\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e2014–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e5-door hatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e6R6827550A \/ VIN match\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVW Polo Van 6R, hatch-derived commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e6R-era application\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003eVan \/ hatch-derived\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #d2d2d2;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart-number or VIN confirmation required\u003c\/strong\u003e because commercial registration dates vary by market\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;background:#3a0f0f;color:#ffffff;padding:17px;border-left:7px solid #d9bd6a;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:21px;\"\u003eDO NOT ORDER BY “POLO” NAME ALONE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      This listing is not being advertised as a blanket fit for Polo 9N \/ 9N3, Polo VI\/AW, saloon\/boot-lid variants, or any Audi\/SEAT\/Skoda model. If the vehicle is outside the 6R\/6C hatchback family, or the old strut carries a different number, request VIN verification first.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eReference \/ Cross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse these numbers as \u003cstrong\u003eidentification references only\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cross-reference is not permission to substitute a different specification without checking the vehicle and old part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:17px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;width:35%;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eVolkswagen reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e6R6827550A \/ 6R6 827 550 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#242424;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003ePhotographed reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e026203\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eStabilus catalogue references\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e109018 \/ 26203\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#242424;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eMonroe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003eML5849\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eKilen\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e466071\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#242424;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eLesjöfors\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e81 950 71\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #333333;\"\u003eTriscan\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d4d4d4;\"\u003e8710 29294\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#171717;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#d9bd6a;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWhere It Fits \u0026amp; What It Does\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe gas strut mounts at the \u003cstrong\u003erear hatch opening between the vehicle body and the tailgate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Polo uses one support on each side. The pressurised gas spring counterbalances the weight of the tailgate, assists lifting, holds it open and helps control its movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:8px;text-align:center;margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"background:#c7a64a;color:#111111;padding:12px;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;\"\u003eREAR TAILGATE — OPEN POSITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:24%;background:#2c2c2c;border:2px solid #c7a64a;padding:22px 8px;font-weight:800;\"\u003eLEFT GAS STRUT\u003cbr\u003e↗\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:52%;background:#ffffff;color:#111111;border:2px solid #c7a64a;padding:28px 12px;font-size:23px;font-weight:800;\"\u003eBOOT \/ LOAD OPENING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:400;\"\u003eStruts connect the hatch to the body at both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:24%;background:#2c2c2c;border:2px solid #c7a64a;padding:22px 8px;font-weight:800;\"\u003e↖\u003cbr\u003eRIGHT GAS STRUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Weak Tailgate Strut\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;\"\u003e\n      ✓ Tailgate will not stay fully open\u003cbr\u003e\n      ✓ Tailgate slowly sinks or drops after being raised\u003cbr\u003e\n      ✓ Extra hand force is needed to open the hatch\u003cbr\u003e\n      ✓ One side lifts more strongly than the other\u003cbr\u003e\n      ✓ Hatch movement becomes uneven, jerky or noticeably slower\u003cbr\u003e\n      ✓ Tailgate support becomes worse in cold conditions and does not recover adequately when temperatures rise\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding:15px;background:#fff4d1;border-left:6px solid #c7a64a;\"\u003e\n      A falling tailgate can cause injury or damage. Do not rely on a weak gas strut to support the hatch while working underneath it.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhy Correct Specification Matters\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA tailgate strut is not just a bar of the correct length. Its \u003cstrong\u003eextension force, stroke, end fittings and geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e determine how the hatch opens and is supported. This supplied unit is identified by the photographed 6R6827550A \/ 325N markings, making it much easier to match like-for-like than ordering from vehicle name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFor balanced operation, the two sides should have compatible force and travel. Where the opposite strut is also old or weak, replacing both sides as a matched pair is generally preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eFitting Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#3a0f0f;color:#ffffff;padding:16px;margin-bottom:18px;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHIGH-PRESSURE COMPONENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not puncture, cut, heat, crush or dismantle the gas strut. Support the tailgate independently before removing either support.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTools normally required:\u003c\/strong\u003e small flat-blade screwdriver or trim pick for the retaining clips, secure tailgate prop or a second person, gloves and eye protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n      \u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the tailgate fully and have an assistant support it, or use a secure independent prop rated for the hatch weight.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Photograph the old strut orientation and confirm the old number before removal.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e At each ball-socket end, use a small screwdriver to lift the spring retaining clip only enough to release the socket from the ball stud. Do not unnecessarily remove the clip from the socket.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the old socket squarely from the ball stud. Keep the tailgate supported at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit the replacement in the same orientation as the removed part. Push each socket firmly onto its ball stud until the retaining clip seats correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e If replacing the second side, repeat while the tailgate remains independently supported.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e7.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the prop\/assistant support only after both ends are securely attached. Slowly cycle the hatch and confirm it holds open and closes smoothly.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;background:#111111;color:#ffffff;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlanning time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 15–30 minutes for a straightforward replacement with accessible original ball studs. Corrosion, damaged clips, bent mountings or previous non-standard repairs can increase labour time.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#171717;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#d9bd6a;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eGarage Labour Cost Estimator\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eeBay descriptions cannot safely use JavaScript for a live calculator, so this passive table gives the same estimate. Formula: \u003cstrong\u003ehourly labour rate × repair time in hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Parts, VAT treatment, diagnostics and minimum workshop charges are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:center;font-size:17px;background:#ffffff;color:#111111;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#c7a64a;\"\u003eGarage rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#c7a64a;\"\u003e15 min\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#c7a64a;\"\u003e20 min\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;background:#c7a64a;\"\u003e30 min\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£50\/hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£12.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£16.67\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£25.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£75\/hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£18.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£25.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£37.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£100\/hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£25.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£33.33\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£50.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£125\/hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£31.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£41.67\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£62.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£150\/hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£37.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£50.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:11px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e£75.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;border:2px solid #c7a64a;padding:15px;font-size:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePartPilot fitting \/ repair service:\u003c\/strong\u003e available subject to workshop capacity and vehicle\/part verification. Please enquire through eBay Messages before travelling.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eDelivery, How To Find US \u0026amp; Checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery address:\u003c\/strong\u003e please check the delivery address shown at eBay checkout before completing payment. We dispatch to the address attached to the paid eBay order and cannot manually redirect an order to a different address after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a high-pressure gas-spring component. International availability is therefore subject to eBay and carrier eligibility\/restrictions shown at checkout. Do not assume every destination is available for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style='box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 14px; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: \"Market Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1px;'\u003eHow to find us \/ WhatsApp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qrwrap\" style='box-sizing: border-box; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; margin-top: 12px; padding: 14px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.33333px solid rgb(228, 221, 210); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: \"Market Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1px;'\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"QR code to WhatsApp contact number 07495972152\" src=\"https:\/\/api.qrserver.com\/v1\/create-qr-code\/?size=220x220\u0026amp;data=https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2F447495972152\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1.33333px solid rgb(228, 221, 210);\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eScan the QR code to open a WhatsApp chat for collections and enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smallprint\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(106, 103, 95); line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIf the QR image needs refreshing, generate it again from the same WhatsApp link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#eeeeee;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eReturns, Warranty \u0026amp; Fitment Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day seller warranty \/ return terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e please refer to the return policy shown on the eBay listing, which forms part of the purchase. Statutory consumer rights are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur strongest return-prevention step is fitment verification before dispatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the actual photographed number with the part being removed. If you are unsure, send the VIN and a clear photo of your existing strut\/marking through eBay Messages before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDo not select a part only because an automated registration lookup or generic vehicle description appears similar. Production changes, body style and previous repairs can alter the fitted component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;border-left:7px solid #c7a64a;padding-left:14px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eVAT \/ Margin Scheme Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhere this qualifying used item is sold under our VAT margin scheme \/ Global Accounting treatment, VAT is accounted for within the scheme and is \u003cstrong\u003enot shown separately\u003c\/strong\u003e on the sales invoice. Please do not treat the transaction as a standard VAT-exclusive sale with separately reclaimable VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;background:#171717;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#d9bd6a;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWhy Buy from ThePartPilot?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;background:#252525;border:1px solid #c7a64a;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e25,000+ parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          Large on-the-shelf used-parts inventory for fast identification and dispatch.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;background:#252525;border:1px solid #c7a64a;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFitment-first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          We prioritise photographed part numbers and VIN verification to reduce wrong orders.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;background:#252525;border:1px solid #c7a64a;padding:18px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          Fitting and repair services may be available subject to booking and vehicle inspection.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 24px;background:#ffffff;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:800;color:#111111;\"\u003e♻️ SUPPORT REUSE. SUPPORT A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:900px;margin:16px auto 0;\"\u003eReusing a serviceable original-fitment vehicle component keeps useful parts in circulation and can reduce the demand for newly manufactured replacement components. Every correctly matched used part also helps extract more value from vehicles already in the recycling stream. Thank you for supporting ThePartPilot and specialist automotive reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:22px;background:#f0ead8;border:1px solid #c7a64a;padding:18px;font-size:20px;\"\u003e\n      📦 Items are checked against the listing reference, securely packed and dispatched from stocked inventory. 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