How to fix squeaky auto boot struts?

[Miyo360]

Hello

XC60 2015 here.

For a long while both boot struts have been squeaking when closing the auto tail gate/boot. Opening the boot is mostly quiet.

Can anything be done? Spray? Lube?

Or should I just replace? And if so, is it a straight forward job for a competent DIY’er?

Cheers.

[Baxlin]

I replaced the struts on Mrs B’s Nissan recently, a very simple and straightforward job. Just don’t expect the tailgate to stay up with just one strut while you change the other one.

Don’t ask me how I know…

(FWIW, I also fitted gas struts to the bonnet of my Skoda, to replace the manual prop)

[Miyo360]

Thanks. I’ll lookup how much they are to replace.

Forgot to post this earlier. Video with sound of the issue. Is this common to the XC60?

https://share.icloud.com/photos/03cL...tNkZxyo7yS9szA

[redshoe1]

Saw these on ebay if it's any help https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233500955468

[JGEM]

My XC60 boot struts would regularly squeak and squirts of CRC oil, silicon spray etc would only be a temporary fix. I read somewhere that the attachment points of the struts to the boot lid and body are usually the source of the noise.
I removed the struts, thoroughly greased these end points (a kind of cup and ball arrangement) and put things back together and no more noise in over 6 months which is a record in terms of my ownership (coming up for 10 years soon).

[Darthstinky]

Silicon spray works for a short period but replacement is the only permanent fix I am afraid.

Easy job but remember to brace to boot lid before taking off a strut as one strut doesn’t have the strength to hold the weight of the boot open on its own!!!

DS