REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas spring into fire.
  • Punch a hole in the gas spring before disposal to release the gas inside.
  • Ensure the tailgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.
Pre-removal Operation
  • Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Tailgate Spoiler ).
  • Tailgate Trim Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim ).
  • Tailgate Garnish Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Garnishes ).
  • Rear Wiper Motor Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).

 Post-installation Operation
  • Tailgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to ).
  • Adjustment of Tailgate Height (Refer to ).
  • Rear Wiper Motor Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).
  • Tailgate Garnish Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Garnishes ).
  • Tailgate Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Tailgate trim ).
  • Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Tailgate Spoiler ).





Tailgate assembly removal steps


1.
 Tailgate window glass (Refer to ).


2.
 Tailgate wiring harness


3.
 Tailgate gas spring


4.
 Tailgate assembly


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).

>>B<<
 5.
 Tailgate hinge



Damper removal


6.
 Damper



Tailgate damper removal steps


7.
 Tailgate damper upper


8.
 Tailgate damper stopper shim



Tailgate damper lower removal


9.
 Tailgate damper lower



Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal

>>A<<
 10.
 Tailgate opening weatherstrip

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

The marking on the tailgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the centre of the vehicle.

>>B<< TAILGATE HINGE INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the tailgate hinge mounting surface, and install the tailgate hinge.
Specified Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent