Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.2, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 (199AXH1A), FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 LPG, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.2, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 (199AXB1A), FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 16V, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.4 16V (199AXW1A), FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.3 D Multijet (199AXC1A, 199BXC1A, 199AXT1A, 199BXT1A), FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.6 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO EVO (199) 1.3 D Multijet (199AXD1B, 199AXD1A, 199BXD1B, 199BXD1A,... View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for PUNTO EVO (199) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). Tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  4. Step 6
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 9
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO EVO (199). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  8. Step 10
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
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