Hyundai Creta tailgate gas strut replacement

Note:
The tailgate is supported by two gas struts when open. The injected gas, as the sealing elements age, gradually exits. Therefore, the stops stop fixing the door in the open position. Stops are not subject to repair. They need to be replaced.

Replacing the gas stops of the tailgate Hyundai Creta

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and turn off the ignition.

2. Open the trunk.

3. Fix the tailgate in the raised position by placing a wooden rail under it.

4. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the latch. 

5.  Disconnect the upper tip of the stop from the door.

6. In the same way, remove the lower tip from the ball pin.

7. Replace the Hyundai Creta gas stop with a new one.

8. Replace the stop in reverse order. To connect the gas shock absorber, it will be enough just to snap its tips onto the ball pins.

9. Similarly replace the second emphasis of a door of a luggage carrier Hyundai Crete.

Source: carpedia.club