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Replacing the Shock Absorbers

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 1 - Years 2000-2006
Part: Shocks

Consulting a mechanic to change your car's shock absorbers can be quite costly, so with a bit of patience and skill, you can attempt this task yourself. Once you have purchased the new shock absorbers, obtain a jack, a compressor with a pneumatic gun, and a spring compressor tool. Use the jack to lift the wheel and remove the bolts that hold it in place to take it off. Additionally, unscrew the bolts securing the shock absorber you wish to replace, then install the new ones and re-fix all the bolts.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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