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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for ZAFIRA B Van and other OPEL models
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ZAFIRA B Van. List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ZAFIRA B Van. 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 ZAFIRA B Van. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  2. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ZAFIRA B Van. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ZAFIRA B Van. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
  9. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – OPEL ZAFIRA B Van. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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