REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal operation
  • Tailgate spoiler assembly removal <Vehicles with tailgate spoiler> (Refer to GROUP 51 - Tailgate Spoiler .)
  • Tailgate trim removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Tailgate Trim .)
  • Rear washer hose removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer .)

 Post-installation operation
  • Tailgate alignment (Refer to .)
  • Adjustment of tailgate height (Refer to .)
  • Rear washer hose installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer .)
  • Tailgate trim installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Tailgate Trim .)
  • Tailgate spoiler assembly installation <Vehicles with tailgate spoiler> (Refer to GROUP 51 - Tailgate Spoiler .)





Tailgate assembly removal steps


1.
 Damper
<<A>>
 >>C<<
 2.
 Tailgate harness
<<B>>
3.
 Tailgate gas spring connection


4.
 Ball joint


5.
 Tailgate gas spring assembly


6.
 Tailgate assembly



Tailgate hinge removal steps


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

>>B<<
 7.
 Tailgate hinge



Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal

>>A<<
 8.
 Tailgate opening weatherstrip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> TAILGATE HARNES REMOVAL
Follow the steps below as the rear defogger connector cannot be pulled out without removing the tailgate window glass:
1.Cut the rear defogger wiring harness halfway.
2.Replace the tailgate wiring harness.

<<B>> TAILGATE GAS SPRING CONNECTION REMOVAL
caution
  • Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas spring assembly into the fire.
  • Before disposal, make a hole to remove the gas.
  • Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.

Slide the pin and remove the tailgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

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

>>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

>>C<< TAILGATE HARNES INSTALLATION
Repair the wiring harness by following the specified procedure.