How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194) Mercedes W638 Minibus
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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.

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for VITO Bus (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes Vito W638. List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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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:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    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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