PRE-RELEASE
Tailgate 5D, complete
| Tailgate 5D, complete |
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Open the tailgate and remove the hinge seals from the hinges. Remove the cable channels by the hinges.
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Remove the upper window moulding.
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Remove the D pillar trim, headlining, cargo net holders, clips and covers between the C and D pillars.
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Lower the headlining slightly. Make sure it does not bend.
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Left-hand side:
Separate the two connectors and remove the two ground cables. Right-hand side: Unplug the connector and disconnect the rear window washer line. |
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Unscrew the cable ducting on both sides and open them. Remove them from the cables.
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Extract the cables at the hinges.
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Protect the area between the roof and the tailgate to avoid damage to paintwork and body.
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Have a couple of assistants hold the tailgate and unscrew the four bolts securing the tailgate to the hinges.
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Carefully lift off the boot lid.
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| To fit |
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Lift the tailgate into position and have a couple of assistants to hold the tailgate for you.
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Adjust the tailgate, see
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Tighten the bolts. |
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Insert the cables at the hinges.
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Lay the cables in the cable ducting and close them. Screw on the cable ducting.
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Plug in the connectors and connect the washer line and ground cables.
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Hold up the headlining and fit the load net holders, roof moulding, D-pillar trim and the moulding between the C and D-pillars. Fit the window moulding.
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Fit the hinge seals on the hinges and the cable channels on the hinges.
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