How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.6 16V Ford Focus Mk1
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How to change tailgate struts on Ford Focus DAW – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) ST170, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) RS, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V BiFuel … 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 FOCUS (DAW, DBW) and other FORD models
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Ford Focus DAW. Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Ford Focus DAW. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Ford Focus DAW – 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
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    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 boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Ford Focus DAW. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  8. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  9. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  10. Step 10
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 11
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Ford Focus DAW. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
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