How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI SEAT Alhambra 7M
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How to change tailgate struts on SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  3. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). 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. Use WD-40 spray.
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