How to carry out replacement: Head Gasket 0.9 AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Cabrio
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Sharan 1. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Sharan 1. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Sharan 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Head Gasket on AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Cabrio 1960 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Convertible 0.9 1961 Head Gasket - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
    AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Cabrio 0.9 1962 Head Gasket replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Sharan 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Head Gasket on AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Convertible 0.9 1963 by yourself
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Sharan 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE 0.9 1960 Head Gasket - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Head Gasket on AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Convertible 1961: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Head Gasket replacement on AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Cabrio 0.9 1962 - download illustrated guide
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – VW Sharan 1. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  8. Step 8
    Need to know how to renew Head Gasket on AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE 1963? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Head Gasket on AUSTIN-HEALEY Sprite Mk1 Cabrio 1960 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
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