How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI Seat León Mk2
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How to change tailgate struts on Seat Leon 1P1 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1P1. Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 – Seat Leon 1P1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    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.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  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 – Seat Leon 1P1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    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
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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.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1P1. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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