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Tailgate struts change on Twingo 2
Vehicle ➔ Twingo 2 1.2 16v year 2009
Difficulty ➔ Easy
Time ➔ 30 minutes
Summary
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Does the tailgate of your Twingo not go up properly when you open it ?
The tailgate struts are worn. It's time to replace them.
The tailgate struts are worn. It's time to replace them.
The tailgate struts are not repairable. As soon as they no longer function correctly, they must be changed.
It is best to change both struts at once.
Before removing one of the two struts, be sure to hold the tailgate in position as it will immediately drop down. The only strut remaining does not allow the tailgate to remain in the raised position.
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Remove the 1st tailgate strut
Op 01
Open the tailgate.
Op 02
Remove the 1st strut locking clip. Use a flathead screwdriver.
Simply raise the clip slightly and push it to slide it towards the end of the strut.
Op 03
Remove the 2nd strut locking clip. Use a flathead screwdriver.
Op 04
Detach the strut from the 2 ball joints. Simply pull by hand.
Fit the new strut
Op 05
Fit the new strut. Fit each of the 2 ball joints by pushing by hand.
Put a little grease on each of the ball joints before positioning the strut.
The body of the strut must be positioned on the body side of the Twingo and the strut rod on the tailgate side.
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Change the 2nd strut
Op 06
Change the 2nd tailgate strut. Proceed in the same way.
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