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Tailgate 5D, complete

Tailgate 5D, complete

To remove



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

2. Remove the upper window moulding.


3. Remove the D pillar trim, headlining, cargo net holders, clips and covers between the C and D pillars.

4. Lower the headlining slightly. Make sure it does not bend.


5. Left-hand side:

Separate the two connectors and remove the two ground cables.

Right-hand side:

Unplug the connector and disconnect the rear window washer line.

6. Unscrew the cable ducting on both sides and open them. Remove them from the cables.

7. Extract the cables 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 at the hinges.

4. Lay the cables in the cable ducting and close them. Screw on the cable ducting.


5. Plug in the connectors and connect the washer line and ground cables.

6. Hold up the headlining and fit the load net holders, roof moulding, D-pillar trim and the moulding between the C and D-pillars. Fit the window moulding.


7. Fit the hinge seals on the hinges and the cable channels on the hinges.