Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.4 i (JA0E), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 i (JA0L), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 e (JA0F), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2.0 i (JA0G), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 dT (JA0K, JA0Y), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 D (JA0J), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 dTi (JA0N), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 16V (JA0B, JA04, JA11, JA00), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2.0 i (JA02, JA0G), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2.0 RXE 4x4, RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 dT (JA0Y) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts on RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Renault Megane Scenic. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Renault Megane Scenic. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Renault Megane Scenic – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Renault Megane Scenic 1996 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 16V (JA0B, JA04, JA11, JA00) 1997 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
    Renault Megane Scenic 1.6 e 1998 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Renault Megane Scenic. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.4 i (JA0E) 1999 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove RENAULT MEGANE 1.9 dT 2000 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Renault Megane Scenic. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2001: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Renault Megane Scenic 1.9 D 1996 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  8. Step 8
    Need to know how to renew Tailgate Struts on RENAULT MEGANE 1997? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
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