Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 (168.033, 168.133), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) 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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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for A-Class (W168) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
How to change Tailgate strut on Mercedes W168 A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Tailgate strut
How to change Electrical motor, tailgate on Mercedes W168 A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W168. Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Mercedes W168 1997 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) 1998 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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
    Changing Tailgate Struts on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI 1.7 (168.008) 2000 by yourself
    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
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS A 190 1.9 (168.032, 168.132) 2001 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) 2002: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Mercedes W168 A 160 CDI 1.7 (168.006) 2003 - download illustrated guide
    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
    Changing of Tailgate Struts on Mercedes W168 1997 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    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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