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How to change tailgate struts on Opel Meriva X03 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Meriva X03. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Meriva X03. Tip:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.Step 6Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Meriva X03. Tip from AUTODOC experts:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.Step 8Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
- Step 9Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
- Step 10Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
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