Amortiguador de Gas para Maletero o Capó Ref.1051 - CITROËN C 5 Break (DE ) [2001 - 2004]

The dampers gates trunks and hoods of vehicles, also known as gas springs or struts, are responsible for holding the hood or tailgate of the vehicle, once opened and facilitate both opening and closing the same .

With the use are losing effectiveness and it is necessary to replace them. If the vehicle has 2 in its hood or gate it is advisable to change both at the same time.

The replacement operation is very simple and is performed in most cases with a simple flat screwdriver that is used to remove the clamps from the terminals: gently lever and pull to remove the end of the stand. To install the new it is simply necessary to lightly press the terminals on the respective supports, upper and lower.

You can find videos on You Tube that clearly illustrate the procedure described.

It is located outside of Guarantee any strut or spring, which is returned with the shaft of the bent shaft or the thread of the rod or broken bottle.

The breaks usually occur, by putting a strut with more strength (newton) than the weight of the gate needs and is bent by the thinnest part that are the shaft and screw terminal.

DO NOT lubricate shock absorber

Any other circumstance has its corresponding guarantee of 2 years.

References :

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