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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 LPG (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI 16V (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.9 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA H Estate (L35). Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
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Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ASTRA H Estate (L35). 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 H Estate (L35) – 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 H Estate (L35). 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.
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    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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