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How to change tailgate struts on OPEL Zafira B Van (A05) – replacement guide
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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.
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
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

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:
- 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 ZAFIRA B Van. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 7Release 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.
- Step 8Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 9Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
- Step 10Install 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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