How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.0 Citroen C1 Mk1
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How to change tailgate struts on Citroen C1 1 PM PN – replacement guide

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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on CITROEN C1 (PM, PN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Professionals recommend:
  • Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Citroen C1 1 PM PN – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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