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How to change tailgate struts on Mercedes Vito W638 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for VITO Bus (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products
Tailgate strut
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes Vito W638. 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 Vito W638. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Open the boot lid. - Step 2
Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 3
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 4
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. - Step 5
Remove the boot lid gas strut. - Step 6
Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes Vito W638. Professionals recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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