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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.
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.
How to change gas struts on FORD FOCUS (DAW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for FOCUS (DAW, DBW) and other FORD models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release 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.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Install 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.
- Step 8Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
- Step 9Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
- Step 10Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 11Release 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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