Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.3 (SCP12_, SCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts on TOYOTA YARIS P1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) and other TOYOTA models
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris P1. Tools you'll need:
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris P1. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Toyota Yaris P1 – 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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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the boot lid gas strut to the body. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip:
    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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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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