Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.8 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68), OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Corsa C. Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Corsa C. Tip:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Opel Corsa C.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Opel Corsa C 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 (F08, F68) 2001 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
    Opel Corsa C 1.0 (F08, F68) 2002 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68) 2003 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove OPEL CORSA 1.7 DTI (F08, F68) 2004 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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