How to Replace the rear shock absorbers on the Volkswagen Golf 2009 to 2012

Do you need to Replace the rear shock absorbers the Volkswagen Golf 2009 to 2012 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Volkswagen Golf (2009 - 2012) manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-...
What's covered:
Petrol:
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Hatchback 1.4L (1390cc) 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Hatchback 1.4L (1390cc) Turbo 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Estate 1.4L (1390cc) 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Estate 1.4L (1390cc) Turbo 2009 - 2012
Turbo-Diesel:
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Hatchback 1.6L (1599cc) 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Hatchback 2.0L (1968cc) 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Estate 1.6L (1599cc) 2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI Estate 2.0L (1968cc) 2009 - 2012
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover GTI or R versions, or Golf Plus, Golf Cabriolet or Jetta. Does not cover 1.2, 1.6 or 2.0 litre petrol engines, or 1.4 litre TSi supercharged/turbo (‘Twincharger’) petrol engine.

[@nsoper19]

Thanks for the video it was helpful. Personally I found it impossible to loosen the bottom bolt on the shock without removing the spring. I couldn't get it off with a spanner and needed an impact wrench which required the spring out the way. Otherwise great vid

[@HaynesManuals]

Glad it helped

[@Resoxin]

@@HaynesManuals where exactly are you measuring to set the suspension height?