Removing And Installing Tailgate
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear spoiler; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SPOILER
- Remove trim for rear window frame, top; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME AT TOP
- Remove tailgate trim panel; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL
- Release gas pressure spring to left and right of tailgate; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS PRESSURE SPRING FOR TAILGATE
- Disconnect all wiring harness plug connections on tailgate
Removal:
Close tailgate. Rear lid lock must not engage.
Release screws (1) on both sides.
Remove tailgate.
Installation:
Install tailgate at screw locations on hinge.
Tighten screws (1) on both sides.
Tightening torque; refer to TAILGATE .
If necessary, adjust tailgate; refer to ADJUSTING TAILGATE .
Required follow-up work:
- Install gas pressure spring on left and right; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS PRESSURE SPRING FOR TAILGATE
- Install rear spoiler; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SPOILER
- Installing the tailgate trim panel; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL
- Install trim for rear window frame, top; refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME AT TOP
- Connect all wiring harness plug connections on tailgate