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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.
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]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for V50 (545) and other VOLVO models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

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:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Release 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.
- Step 5Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 6Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
- Step 7Install 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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