How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.2 16V (F08, F68) Opel Corsa B
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How to change tailgate struts on VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.0 12V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.8 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.4 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, F68), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk II (C) Hatchback (X01) 1.0 12V (F08, F68) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). Tip:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  2. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk II (C) (W5L, F08). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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