How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 2.0 D Volvo V50 545
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How to change tailgate struts on Volvo V50 MW – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V50 (545) 1.6 D, VOLVO V50 (545) D4, VOLVO V50 (545) D3, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4, VOLVO V50 (545) T5, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 D, VOLVO V50 (545) T5 AWD, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.6, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0, VOLVO V50 (545) D5, VOLVO V50 (545) T5, VOLVO V50 (545) T5 AWD, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8 FlexFuel, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4 AWD, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.4 Tdi, VOLVO V50 (545) D2, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 FlexFuel, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 CDI, VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 D4, VOLVO V50 (545) 1.8 BiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: tailgate struts – Volvo V50 MW. Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 – Volvo V50 MW. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Volvo V50 MW. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Volvo V50 MW. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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