Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.6 VXR (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08), VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.7 CDTI (L08) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). 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 III (D) (L_8).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Vauxhall Corsa D 2006 - free PDF and video manuals
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  2. Step 3
    How to replace VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.2 i 16V (L08) 2007 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
    Vauxhall Corsa D 1.3 CDTI (L08) 2008 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL CORSA Mk III (D) (L_8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
    Changing Tailgate Struts on VAUXHALL Corsa Mk III (D) Hatchback (S07) 1.4 (L08) 2009 by yourself
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove VAUXHALL CORSA 1.6 VXR (L08) 2010 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
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