Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.2 CTDi (FK3), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.6 (FK4), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1, FN4) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on HONDA CIVIC 8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Honda Civic 8. Tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Honda Civic 8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – Honda Civic 8. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Honda Civic Mk8 2005 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.8 (FN1, FK2) 2006 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
    Honda Civic Mk8 2.2 CTDi (FK3) 2007 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1) 2008 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 6
    How to remove HONDA CIVIC 1.4 (FK1, FN4) 2009 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2010: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Honda Civic Mk8 2.0 2011 - download illustrated guide
    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  8. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Tailgate Struts on Honda Civic Mk8 2013 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
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