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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) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Astra Classic Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models
Tailgate strut
Tailgate strut
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
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:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.Step 2
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 3
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. - Step 4Remove the boot lid gas strut.Step 5
Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 6
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. - Step 7
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. - Step 8
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. - Step 9
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
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