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How to change tailgate struts on Mercedes W245 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 180 CDI (245.207), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 170 (245.232), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 TURBO (245.234), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 150 (245.231), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 180 CDI (245.207), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 170 (245.232), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 TURBO (245.234), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 150 (245.231), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on MERCEDES-BENZ B200 (W245) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for B-Class (W245) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W245. Professionals 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 W245 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W245. AUTODOC experts recommend:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
- Step 7Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W245. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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