Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.3 VVT-i (SCP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.0 GPL (KSP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.33 VVT-i (NSP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.8 VVTi (ZSP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.0 VVT-i (KSP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.33 VVT-i (NSP90_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.3 VVT-i (NCP90_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts on TOYOTA YARIS Mk2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris Mk2. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris Mk2. 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 – Toyota Yaris Mk2 – 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
    How to replace TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P9_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP90_) 2006 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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 – Toyota Yaris Mk2. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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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    Treat the fasteners of the boot lid gas strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  8. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  9. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  10. Step 10
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris Mk2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  11. Step 11
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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.
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