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:
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI … View more

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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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