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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
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for VITO Box (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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:
- 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 car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release 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.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Install 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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