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How to change tailgate struts on Opel Astra H saloon – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.6 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.4 (L69) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.6 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.4 (L69) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Astra H Saloon (A04) and other OPEL models
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Astra H saloon. 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 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Open 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 H saloon. 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 H saloon. 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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