Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 220 CDI (638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 (638.214, 638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 280 (638.244, 638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 230 (638.234, 638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 230 TD (638.274) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for V-Class (W638/2) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tailgate strut
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). 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 – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  2. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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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 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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