Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 150 (245.231), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 TURBO (245.234), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 170 (245.232), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 180 CDI (245.207) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on MERCEDES-BENZ B200 (W245) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for B-Class (W245) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tailgate strut
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Electrical motor, tailgate
Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W245. List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Mercedes W245. Professionals 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W245 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 – Mercedes W245. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 – Mercedes W245. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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