Tailgate
Tailgate |
To remove |
1. |
Remove
Upper spoiler, 5D
.
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2. |
Remove the hinge seals and cable ducts from the hinge.
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3. |
Remove
Rear side trim, 5D
.
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4. |
Remove the wiring harness connector.
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5. |
Remove the ground cable.
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6. |
Remove the wiring harness clips.
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7. |
Remove the load grille mountings.
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8. |
Remove the rear headlining clips by turning them 90°.
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9. |
Bend down the headlining carefully to access the cable retainer.
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10. |
Remove the cable retainer and open the locking clip. Detach the wiring harness from the cable retainer.
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11. |
Extract the cable by the hinge.
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12. |
Separate the washer hose quick release coupling.
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13. |
To prevent damage to paintwork, place protection between the roof and the tailgate.
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14. |
Mark the position of the tailgate by drawing around the bolts with a marker pen.
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15. |
Have a couple of assistants hold the tailgate. Remove the tailgate bolts. Carefully lift away the tailgate.
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To fit |
1. |
Have a couple of assistants hold the tailgate. Carefully lift in place the tailgate.
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2. |
Fit the bolts. Adjust the tailgate to the markings.
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3. |
Insert the cable by the hinge.
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4. |
Fit the washer hose quick release coupling.
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5. |
Fit the wiring harness onto the cable retainer. Fit the cable retainer clips. Fit the cable retainer.
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6. |
Bend the headlining back in place.
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7. |
Fit the rear headlining clips.
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8. |
Fit the load grille mountings on the right-hand side.
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9. |
Fit the ground cable.
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10. |
Fit the wiring harness connector.
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11. |
Fit
Rear side trim, 5D
.
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12. |
Fit the hinge seals and cable ducts to the hinge.
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13. |
Fit
Upper spoiler, 5D
.
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14. |
Check the operation of the washers and wipers.
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