Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.8 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.8 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 CNG (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 LPG (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 LPG (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 (F75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OPEL ZAFIRA-A 1 (T98) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira F75. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira F75. 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 F75. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Opel Zafira f75 1999 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F75) 2000 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. 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 F75. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove OPEL ZAFIRA 2.2 16V (F75) 2003 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2004: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Opel Zafira f75 2.0 OPC (F75) 2005 - download illustrated guide
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira F75. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Tailgate Struts on Opel Zafira f75 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
    OPEL ZAFIRA 2.0 DTI 16V (F75) Tailgate Struts replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira F75. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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