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Adjustment of tailgate hinge

Adjustment of tailgate hinge


Note

To gain access to the tailgate hinges for adjustment, the headlining must be loosened to expose the hinge mountings.



1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the weatherstrip at the roof.

3. Loosen the rear edge of the headlining by undoing the two retaining clips (turn through 90° and withdraw them).

4. Fold down the trim to expose the bolts in the tailgate hinge mountings.


5. Undo the bolts and adjust the tailgate.

After adjustment:

6. Tighten the screws.


7. Touch up the paint round the hinges if necessary.

8. Fold the trim back in place and fit the retaining clips for the headlining.

9. Fit the weatherstrip. Use a rubber mallet if necessary.


10. Fold the weatherstrip outside the headlining.

11. Close the tailgate.