How To Fix a Failed Hatch by Replacing Hatch Struts

If your vehicle's hatch is heavy, sagging, or wont stay up, it may be failing lift gate struts. In this video we are dropping the headliner and replacing the hatch struts on a 2006 VW Touareg I just picked up. This repair likely applies to other VAG SUVs Porsche Cayenne #diy #humblemechanic #youtube Struts for Glass https://www.shopdap.com/7l6-845-587-a... Struts for Hatch(double check you production date) https://www.shopdap.com/7l6-827-550-n... ~~~~ Support the Show ~~~~ Become A CrewMember ~ https://goo.gl/D7eROI Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4243029 Shop Amazon ~ https://amzn.to/2FQErAm Audio ONLY Podcasts ~ https://goo.gl/5XcZxB ~~~~ Recommended Tools ~~~~ Impact driver ~ http://amzn.to/2HsxS2H Small Impact driver ~ https://amzn.to/2DZdsMN Electric ratchet ~ http://amzn.to/2FydxMS Magnetic tray ~ http://amzn.to/2FEpQ6g Basic hand tools ~ http://amzn.to/2GnjF7K Box wrench set ~ http://amzn.to/2FzoJch ScrewDriver set ~ http://amzn.to/2FEjcgd Shop towels ~ http://amzn.to/2FC7UgM Allen Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2GlcnAz Torx Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2pL0SfL ~~~~ Playlists ~~~~ Humble Mechanic Podcasts ~    • The Humble Mechanic Podcast   Project White Wookie ~    • MK3 VR6 GTI Project Car   Failed VW parts videos ~    • How VW Parts Fail   Tool and Product Reviews ~    • Tool and Product Reviews   How To videos ~    • How To Fix Your Car   MK1 VR6 Swap Videos ~    • VR6 Engine Swap MK1 Cabriolet   ~~~~ Be sure to follow me at ~~~~ http://humblemechanic.com INSTAGRAM ~   / humblemechanic   FACEBOOK ~   / humblemechanic   TWITTER ~   / humblemechanic   Amazon Store ~ https://www.amazon.com/shop/humblemec... Disclimer: The content of this video is available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the professional advice of a mechanic who has personally inspected your vehicle, nor does it create a relationship of any kind between the Humble Mechanic and you. Every situation may be different, and the Humble Mechanic does not make any warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, fitness, or applicability of the information or automotive parts portrayed in this video to any project and makes no guarantee of results. The Humble Mechanic and any sponsors of this video will not be liable for any damages related to personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind that may result from the use or reliance on this video and/or any automotive parts represented in this video. You are using the information and automotive parts portrayed in this video solely at your own risk.