Tailgate hinges, 5D
| Tailgate hinges, 5D | 
| 1. | Remove the tailgate. See  . | |
| 2. | Remove the gas spring from the hinge. | |
| 3. | Remove the bolt securing the hinge on the inside. | |
| 4. | Remove the side supports.   | |
| 5. | Pull off the weatherstrip sufficiently to reveal the mouldings. | |
| 6. | Some cars
       
       : Remove the side covers. | |
| 7. | Some cars
       
       : Remove the upper cover. | |
| 8. | Unscrew the two bolts on the outside of the body.   | |
| 9. | Lift out the hinge. | |
| To fit | 
 
   
   | 1. | Put the hinge in position. | |
| 2. | Screw on the two bolts on the outside of the body. | |
| 3. | Screw in the bolt on the inside. Tightening torque: 20 Nm (14 lbf ft)   | |
| 4. | Lubricate the gas spring ball sockets with Gleitmo 805 (part no. 30 06 442) and fit the gas spring. | |
| 5. | Fit the tailgate, refer to  . | |
| 6. | Adjust the tailgate, refer to  . | |
| 7. | Certain car
       
       : Fit the covers around the tailgate opening. | |

 
     
		