Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Chrono, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 SX View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on CITROEN XSARA PICASSO (N68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for XSARA PICASSO (N68) and other CITROËN models
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Tailgate strut
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Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen Xsara Picasso. 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 HDi 2000 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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 car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 2002 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen Xsara Picasso. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove CITROËN XSARA 1.6 16V 2003 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2004: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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