Tailgate - Lower

TAILGATE - LOWER

Service repair no - 76.28.30

Remove

1. Remove parcel tray support trim from RH side of luggage area.
2. Disconnect tailgate harness multiplug from body harness. Release grommet from lower of 'E' post. Pull harness from body.







3. Fit protection under tailgate.
4. Mark outline of hinges to body to aid reassembly.
5. Remove bolt securing each check strap to body. Collect spacer and fibre sealing washer.







6. With assistance, remove bolts securing tailgate hinges to body. Remove tailgate complete with hinges.







Refit

7. With assistance, position tailgate to body. Secure with bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm. (18 lbf.ft)
8. Position support stays with spacer and sealing washer next to body. Tighten to 22 Nm. (16 lbf.ft)
9. Remove protection.
10. Feed tailgate harness into 'E' post. Connect multiplug to body harness.
11. Fit harness grommet to 'E' post.
12. Fit parcel tray support trim.

Adjust

13. Align tailgate to aperture by adjusting position of hinges on tailgate or body.
14. Align tailgate to adjacent body panels by adjusting position of hinge to tailgate.
15. When tailgate alignment is correct, adjust height and inboard/outboard position of each striker. Tighten striker bolts. Check for correct latching.
16. Slacken bolts, re-adjust striker positions as necessary. Tighten to 8 Nm. (6 lbf.ft)