How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change tailgate struts on Mercedes W168 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 (168.033, 168.133), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on  MERCEDES W168 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W168 – 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 boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  8. Step 8
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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