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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.
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]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Detach the rear parcel shelf straps.Step 3Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 4Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 5Release 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.
- Step 6Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 7Install 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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