Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) 1.4 D-4D (WNB10_), TOYOTA AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) 1.0 GPL (KGB10_), TOYOTA AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) 1.0 (KGB10_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on TOYOTA AYGO 1 (AB10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) and other TOYOTA models
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Aygo AB1. 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 Aygo AB1. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot side lining.
  6. Step 6
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip:
    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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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Aygo AB1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  10. Step 10
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
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