Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 Natural Power, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB1A), FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 LPG, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.6 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB11, 199AXB1A, 199BXB1A, 199AXL1A), FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet (199.AXD11, 199.AXD1A, 199.AXD1B,..., FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 16V (199BXG1B, 199AXG1B), FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 T-Jet (199AXM1A, 199BXM1A, 199BXN1A), FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2 LPG (199BXA1A, 199AXA1A), FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on FIAT PUNTO 199 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for GRANDE PUNTO (199) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 199. Tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 199. 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 – Fiat Punto 199. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Tailgate Struts on Fiat Grande Punto 199 2005 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 3
    How to replace FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet 2006 Tailgate Struts - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
    Fiat Grande Punto 199 1.4 (199AXB11, 199AXB1A, 199BXB1A, 199AXL1A) 2007 Tailgate Struts replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 199. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 5
    Changing Tailgate Struts on FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet (199.AXD11, 199.AXD1A, 199.AXD1B,... 2008 by yourself
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.4 16V (199BXG1B, 199AXG1B) 2009 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 2010: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 199. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Fiat Grande Punto 199 1.9 D Multijet 2011 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  8. Step 9
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Fiat Punto 199. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Tailgate Struts on Fiat Grande Punto 199 2013 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
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