Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 4WD (ZRE154_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.5 (NZE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 2.2 D (ADE157_, ADE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 2.0 D-4D (ADE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.4 D-4D (NDE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.6 (ZRE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.4 (ZZE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.33 Dual-VVTi (NRE150_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.6 (ZRE151_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 (ZRE152_), TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.33 Dual-VVTi (NRE150_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on TOYOTA AURIS 1 (E150) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Auris E15. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Auris E15. 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 – Toyota Auris E15. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Toyota Auris E15 2006 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
    Toyota Auris E15 2.0 D-4D (ADE150_) 2008 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Tailgate Struts on TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 Hybrid (ZWE150_) 2009 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Auris E15. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 6
    How to remove TOYOTA AURIS 1.4 (ZZE150_) 2010 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 2011: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Auris E15. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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