REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <TAILGATE UPPER>


Pre-removal operation
  • Tailgate spoiler assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Tailgate Spoiler .)
  • Tailgate trim assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Tailgate Trim .)
  • Rear wiper motor removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer .)

 Post-installation operation
  • Tailgate alignment (Refer to .)
  • Adjustment of tailgate height (Refer to .)
  • Rear wiper motor installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer .)
  • Tailgate trim assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Tailgate Trim .)
  • Tailgate spoiler assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Tailgate Spoiler .)




Tailgate upper assembly removal steps


1.
 Damper


2.
 Harness connector


3.
 Tailgate gas spring mounting bolt


4.
 Ball joint
<<A>>
5.
 Tailgate gas spring assembly


6.
 Tailgate upper assembly


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

>>B<<
 7.
 Tailgate hinge



Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal steps
<<A>>
5.
 Tailgate gas spring assembly

>>A<<
 8.
 Tailgate opening weatherstrip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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

As shown in the figure, slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

1.The marking on the upper centre of the tailgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the centre of the vehicle body.
2.Install according to the order shown in the figure.
3.Install according to the direction shown by the arrow in the figure.

>>B<< TAILGATE HINGE INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the tailgate hinge mounting surface, and install the tailgate hinge.
Semi-drying sealant: Pando 692A or equivalent