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Tailgate 5D, changing

Tailgate 5D, changing

When changing the tailgate, remove the trim, handles, cables, etc. to be used on the new tailgate.

To remove



1. Open the tailgate and remove the seals from the hinges. Remove the cable ducting by the hinges.

2. Remove the window cover plates.


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. Mark the wiring harness to show how it was fitted and unplug all the connectors and disconnect the rear window washer hose. Unsnap all the clips securing the wiring harness to the tailgate.


7. Extract the wiring harness from the tailgate at the hinges.


8. Protect the area between the roof and the tailgate to avoid damage to paintwork and body.

9. Have a couple of assistants hold the tailgate and unscrew the four bolts securing the tailgate to the hinges.

10. Carefully lift off the boot lid.


To fit



1. Lift the tailgate into position and have a couple of assistants to hold the tailgate for you.

2. Adjust the tailgate, see .

Tighten the bolts.

3. Insert the cables into the tailgate at the hinges.

4. Fit the wiring harness to the tailgate and plug in the connectors and attach the washer hose.


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


6. Fit the frame around the inner door handle.

7. Fit the window cover plate.

8. Fit the cable channels and the hinge seals to the hinges.