How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094) Mercedes Vito W638
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Change Mercedes Vito W638 110 CDI 2.2 (638.094) Tailgate Struts yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change tailgate struts on MERCEDES-BENZ Vito Van (W638) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.064, 638.068), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 D 2.3 (638.074, 638.078), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 113 2.0 (638.014, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 114 2.3 (638.034, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094) … View more

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Replacement: tailgate struts – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). 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 VITO Box (638). 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 VITO Box (638). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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