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How to change rear shock absorbers on OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.6 16V (F07), OPEL Tigra Coupe (S93) 1.4 16V (F07) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Tigra Coupe (S93) and other OPEL models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket # DD5,2
Wheel impact socket #17
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Fender cover
Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – OPEL TIGRA (95_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
- Step 4Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
- Step 5Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
- Step 6Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2.Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL TIGRA (95_). AUTODOC recommends:Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
- Step 8Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 9Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 10Raise the car.Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL TIGRA (95_). AUTODOC experts recommend:If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.Step 11Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. OPEL TIGRA (95_)
- Step 12Remove the wheel.
- Step 13Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 14Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 15Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
- Step 16Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
- Step 17Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 18Remove the shock absorber upper mount.Step 19Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 20Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 21Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: shock absorbers – OPEL TIGRA (95_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.Make sure to follow the assembly steps in the right order.
- Step 22Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.AUTODOC recommends:OPEL TIGRA (95_) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
- Step 23Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
- Step 24Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Step 25Install the shock absorber upper mount.
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