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Outer tailgate handle, 5D

Outer tailgate handle, 5D

To remove



1. Remove the outside screws.

2. Open the tailgate.


3. Remove the frame around the inner door handle by prising with a screwdriver in the three recesses. Once the frame clips have been released, pull the frame down and bend it out.

4. Remove the inner tailgate trim by removing the door pull retaining screws and the plastic clips in the trim.

5. Lift off the tailgate trim as described below:


5.a. Pull down the top of the trim to release it from the clips.

5.b. Pull back on the trim to release the guide pin at the door pull, taking care not to break it.

6. Remove both light clusters in the tailgate and the number plate, if any.


7. Remove the nuts.

8. Remove the locking rod and unplug the connector.

9. Unsnap the clips and remove the lock together with the number plate lighting.



To fit



1. Insert the wiring harness and lock arm into the lock opening.

2. Press on the handle and number plate lighting to the tailgate.

3. Screw in the screws on the outside.

4. Screw on the nuts.


5. Fit the lock rod and plug in the connector. Fit the connector into the holder.

6. Check the rubber seal and fit the light cluster to the tailgate. Fit the number plate if it was removed.

7. Plug in the connectors.

8. Fit the inner trim by inserting the clip at the door pull and fastening with the clips. Screw in the two door pull screws.


9. Fit the frame around the inner door handle.