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How to Change the Hydraulic Struts on a Mazda 6

Model: Mazda 6 GG, MK 1 - Years 2002-2008
Part: Hydraulic pistons

Having issues with the closure of your car's bonnet? No worries. In this guide, you will see how to replace the hydraulic struts on your Mazda 6. Open the bonnet of your car and, using a small flathead screwdriver, insert it between the seal and the top of the strut and pull gently. Once the seal is out, move to the bottom of the hydraulic strut. Once the seals are removed from both sides, extract the part to be changed. Then, you can perform the same operation with the other strut. Take the new part and insert it into the aforementioned mounts. Repeat the same operation on the opposite side.

Updated on 23 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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