Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on OPEL ZAFIRA-B 2 (A05) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for ZAFIRA B (A05) and other OPEL models
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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira B A05. List of the tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira B A05. 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 – Opel Zafira B A05. Take the following steps:
  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 – Opel Zafira B A05. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove OPEL ZAFIRA 1.6 CNG (M75) 2009 Tailgate Struts - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Tailgate Struts on OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2010: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Tailgate Struts replacement on Opel Zafira B 1.9 CDTI (M75) 2011 - download illustrated guide
    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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