Tailgate struts replacement.

[Springy]

Hi all,

07 Avensis D-4D TR.

The gas struts for the hatchback have failed. They provide no support at all now that the weather has turned cold. Are they easy to replace? It looks as though I will have to remove some trim to get to one end, is this easy to do?

Thanks,

Neil.

[Stivino]

You shouldn't have to remove anything to replace them.  Hold the back door up with a brush or a length of wood because it will be very heavy.

Struts

[Roy124]

Don't rely on one prop.  My garage, while I was watching, knocked the prop.  Luckily he caught it. 

[Darkelf720]

Hi mate, I have a 2005 Avensis and my struts failed - £200 later 😞 Honestly they take a lot of weight - I read loads of reviews where the struts just bent under the weight.  Toyota only part - hence the expense.

[Stivino]

It's impossible for the struts to bend under the weight and, they are not a Toyota only part, they are readily available from just about any motor factor, eBay, Amazon etc.

[Springy]

13 minutes ago, Darkelf720 said:

Hi mate, I have a 2005 Avensis and my struts failed - £200 later 😞 Honestly they take a lot of weight - I read loads of reviews where the struts just bent under the weight.  Toyota only part - hence the expense.

I've got a pair being delivered tomorrow, £15, specifically for my D4-D TR. They seem easy enough to replace, the originals have lasted 15 yrs, so can't complain.