How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.8 (FN1, FK2) Honda Civic Mk8
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How to change tailgate struts on Honda Civic 8 – replacement guide

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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
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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
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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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
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    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
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 8
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    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
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    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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