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2009 VW Jetta TDI - Project TDI gets KW Variant 3 coilovers

Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Lower Shock Mount
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Lower Shock Mount
Here's the lower shock mount
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Remove Long Bolts
Go ahead and remove the long... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Remove Long Bolts
Go ahead and remove the long bolts while supporting the shock with your other hand
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Guide Shock Assembly Out
Now gently guide the shock... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Guide Shock Assembly Out
Now gently guide the shock assembly out of the well
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Re Fit Upper Shock
Like the front, we'll need... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Re Fit Upper Shock
Like the front, we'll need to re-fit the stock upper shock mount to the KWs
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Remove Upper Mount
The easiest way to remove... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Remove Upper Mount
The easiest way to remove the upper mount is with an air gun, since the strut will want to spin if you use a wrench
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Upper Strut Mount
Move the upper strut mount... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Upper Strut Mount
Move the upper strut mount onto the KW unit and tighten the upper nut. Note, the KWs have two upper nuts, the second is a jam-nut that needs to be tightened against the lower one
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Re Use Black Dust Boot
Don't forget to re-use the... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Re Use Black Dust Boot
Don't forget to re-use the black, upper dust-boot before guiding the assembly back into the well
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Reinstall Rears
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Reinstall Rears
Begin reinstalling the rears by tightening the lower shock mount
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Stock Rubber Piece
Without the stock rubber piece... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Stock Rubber Piece
Without the stock rubber piece on top (visit KW's website for a detailed shot), guide the KW spring and upper perch into the lower A-arm and upper mount
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Reconnect Swing Arm
Reconnect the swing arm e... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Reconnect Swing Arm
Reconnect the swing arm end-link
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Upper Strut Mount
Tighten the upper strut mount... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Upper Strut Mount
Tighten the upper strut mount bolts and you're all done
Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Rear Completed
Here is the rear in completed... 
   
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Jetta Variant 3 Coilovers Rear Completed
Here is the rear in completed form. Damn, that looks good!

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