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How to change tailgate struts on VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.8 Dualfuel, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.6 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 2.0 DI 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 2.2 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 2.0 GSI Turbo, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 2.0, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.6 CNG, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk I (A) (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel … View more

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). 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 ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). Professionals 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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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk I (A) (F75). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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