Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Tailgate Support Struts

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Body

In the next video, a guide will illustrate, in a few steps, a quick and simple operation that can be done at home, which involves replacing the tailgate support struts. All you need to do is open the tailgate and remove the old struts from their mounts. Then, insert the new ones: press gently until you hear a "click". This indicates that it is securely locked. If you wish to change the other strut, you can repeat the same operation. An obvious but important recommendation is to replace them one at a time.

Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to remove the inner panel of the rear hatch of the Mini Cooper
How to remove the inner panel of the rear hatch of the Mini Cooper
Mini (2001-2007 / R53, R52, R50) In this short guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the rear tailgate panel of the Mini Cooper. First, op…
How to Replace the Rear Boot Button of a Mini Cooper
How to Replace the Rear Boot Button of a Mini Cooper
Mini (2001-2007 / R53, R52, R50) In this video tutorial, see how to remove and replace or repair the rear boot button of a Mini Cooper in simple and quick steps. First, open the rear…
Replacing Hydraulic Pistons
Replacing Hydraulic Pistons
Mini (2007-2014 / R56, R55, R57) As the first step, release the bonnet from the appropriate lever and then lift it. Before working on the hydraulic pistons, it is advisable to suppor…

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Mini 2007-2014 - How to open the bonnet on a Mini Cooper when the cable is broken? Read answer
    • Mini 2007-2014 - What to do when the hood of the Mini Cooper does not open? Read answer

How to Adjust the Brightness of the Instrument Cluster on a Peugeot 3008?

To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos