How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts ML 270 CDI 2.7 (163.113) ML W163
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How to change tailgate struts on Mercedes ML W163 – replacement guide

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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 320 (163.154), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 230 (163.136), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 430 (163.172), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI (163.113), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI (163.128), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 500 (163.175), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 (163.157), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on MERCEDES ML W163 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes ML W163. Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes ML W163 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes ML W163. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 6
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes ML W163. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  7. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  8. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  9. Step 10
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 11
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
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