How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 2.0 CDTI Vauxhall Vivaro Van
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How to change tailgate struts on VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 ECOTEC, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 1.9 DI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 1.9 DTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 16V, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.5 DTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.5 CDTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI, VAUXHALL Vivaro Van (X83) 2.0 CDTI … View more

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Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Multipurpose grease
Slotted screwdriver
Transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace both rear door gas struts together.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right rear door gas struts.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL VIVARO Box (F7). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the rear door.
    Step 2
    Prop up the rear door. Use a transmission jack.
    Step 3
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    Release the retaining clip connecting the right gas strut to the rear door. Use a slotted screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Release the retaining clip connecting the right gas strut to the vehicle body. Use a slotted screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the right gas strut of the rear door.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the right gas strut. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the retaining clip connecting the left gas strut to the rear door. Use a slotted screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Release the retaining clip connecting the left gas strut to the vehicle body. Use a slotted screwdriver.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the left gas strut of the rear door.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the mounting seats of the left gas strut. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Apply grease to the ball sockets of the new gas struts if they are not sold pregreased. Use multipurpose grease.
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