Important!
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.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on VOLVO V50 1 (P12) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for V50 (545) and other VOLVO models
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Tailgate strut
How to change Electrical motor, tailgate on Volvo V50 545 2.0 D – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Volvo V50 MW. Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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
    How to replace VOLVO V50 (545) 2.0 D 2004 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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
    How to remove VOLVO V50 1.8 FlexFuel 2007 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Volvo V50 545 D5 2009 - download illustrated guide
    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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