How to change tailgate struts on RENAULT Grand Scénic II (JM) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6,
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0,
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM02, JM13),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM0G, JM12, JM1G, JM2C),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0,
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM15),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM14),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0 dCi (JM1K),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6,
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM1E),
RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Replacement: tailgate struts – RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
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 – RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_). Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the boot lid.
Step 2
Unscrew the fastener of the rear light cluster. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3
Take out the rear light cluster.
Step 4
Disconnect the rear light bulbs connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 5
Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 6
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7
Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: tailgate struts – RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_). Professionals recommend:
To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
Step 8
Remove the boot lid gas strut.
Step 9
Install the new boot lid gas strut.
Replacement: tailgate struts – RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
Step 10
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
Step 11
Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12
Attach the rear light bulbs connectors.
Step 13
Install the rear light cluster.
Step 14
Screw in the fasteners of the rear light cluster. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 15
Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: tailgate struts – RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 16
Check the working condition of the boot lid gas springs after they are installed.
Step 17
Close the lid of the luggage compartment.
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