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Introduction

How to change the tailgate struts on a Peugeot 106

  1. The tailgate is supported by 2 jacks, they are held by 2 guides The tailgate is supported by 2 jacks, they are held by 2 guides The tailgate is supported by 2 jacks, they are held by 2 guides
    • The tailgate is supported by 2 jacks, they are held by 2 guides

  2. The attachment system is held in place by a tab that must be pulled using a flat-blade screwdriver. Pull the jack to remove it from the guide Pull the jack to remove it from the guide
    • The attachment system is held in place by a tab that must be pulled using a flat-blade screwdriver.

    • Pull the jack to remove it from the guide

  3. Same operation on the second hook The jack is now removed, the tailgate may want to close suddenly. Place a brush to avoid any incident Repeat the operation on the second jack
    • Same operation on the second hook

    • The jack is now removed, the tailgate may want to close suddenly. Place a brush to avoid any incident

    • Repeat the operation on the second jack

  4. Compare the dimensions of the new jacks with the old ones as well as the attachment system Compare the dimensions of the new jacks with the old ones as well as the attachment system
    • Compare the dimensions of the new jacks with the old ones as well as the attachment system

  5. No tools required for reinstallation, simply place the hook in front of the guide and push it in to position the jack No tools required for reinstallation, simply place the hook in front of the guide and push it in to position the jack No tools required for reinstallation, simply place the hook in front of the guide and push it in to position the jack
    • No tools required for reinstallation, simply place the hook in front of the guide and push it in to position the jack

  6. Repeat the operation on the second hook. Repeat the same thing on the other jack
    • Repeat the operation on the second hook.

    • Repeat the same thing on the other jack

  7. If your tailgate holds up by itself, it means the cylinders are working perfectly.
    • If your tailgate holds up by itself, it means the cylinders are working perfectly.

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Thanks for this tutorial which explained to me how to replace my tailgate struts on my 1992 Peugeot 106, it took me less than 5 minutes, at least I no longer risk getting knocked out when I open the trunk.

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