How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.2 60 Fiat Punto Mk2
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How to change tailgate struts on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bipower (188BXA1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts 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 – Fiat Punto 188 – 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
    Detach the rear parcel shelf straps.
    Step 3
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 5
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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