How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.3 CDTI VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A)
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How to change tailgate struts on VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i 16V Twinport, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 Turbo, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.7 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.8 i 16V, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i 16V, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) 1.7 DTI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Use the following procedure:
  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 MERIVA Mk I (A). Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
    Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  6. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  7. Step 10
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
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