How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.6 (L35) Opel Astra Classic Caravan
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How to change tailgate struts on OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35) … 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 Astra Classic Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
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Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
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Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  3. Step 4
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 5
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  5. Step 7
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  6. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  7. Step 9
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
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