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Tailgate

Tailgate


To remove

Note

Two persons will be required for operations 13, 14 and 15.




Important

Stick a length of masking tape on the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork.



1. Remove the trim round the rear window and on the tailgate itself. See Service Manual 8:2 "Interior equipment" .

2. Remove the central locking system motor by undoing two retaining bolts and the lever so that the motor can be turned, providing access to the motor connector.

3. Unplug the connector for the central locking system motor.

4. Unplug the other connectors from the wiring.


5. Release the wiring from the cable ties.


6. Prise away the wear protection in the hole for the cable lead-through to gain access to the lead-through catches.


7. Remove the cable lead-through from the tailgate by releasing the catches from inside, one at the top and two at the bottom.

8. Withdraw the wiring harness through the tailgate.

9. Cut the clips away from the tailgate.

10. Remove the washer nozzle by turning it through 90° and lifting it out.


11. Remove the washer nozzle from the washer hose.

12. Withdraw the washer hose from the tailgate, first removing the rubber stop on the tailgate.

13. Remove the hinge pin by using a screwdriver to release the circlip securing it. Then withdraw the hinge pin (2 persons).

14. Detach the gas springs from the tailgate, one on each side. Use a screwdriver to release the circlip and then withdraw the spring from the ball (2 persons).

15. Lift away the tailgate (2 persons).


To fit

Fit in reverse order.