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How to change tailgate struts on Citroen C3 1 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 Bioflex, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 LPG, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 Bioflex, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 LPG, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) and other CITROËN models
Tailgate strut
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Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
- 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.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Citroen C3 1.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
- Step 7Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen C3 1. Professionals recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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