Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Removal
To facilitate subsequent installation of electrical wires or water supply hoses, tie a cord to their ends before removing them. After pulling out the wires and hoses, leave the cord in the tailgate. When installed with a cord, the wires and hoses are easily installed in place.
Open the tailgate, unscrew the 7 fastening screws and remove the tailgate trim. Using a soft pencil, mark the installation positions of the round hinges on the tailgate. Remove the plug under the rear window washer nozzle and disconnect the hose from the nozzle. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the tailgate lock. Unscrew the earth strap. Remove the water supply hose and electrical wires from the tailgate. Untie the cord from the water supply hose and electrical wires and leave them in the door (see Fig. 11.50).
Remove the damper on the ball head on the rear door. To do this, lift the gas-filled strut mount. Lift the mount by a maximum of 4 mm. Otherwise, the damper will be damaged.
Unscrew the rear door hinge mounting bolts and remove the door (see Fig. 11.51).
Installation
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. After closing the rear door, check the uniformity of the gaps around the perimeter of the door. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hinge mounting bolts and adjust its position by moving the door within the elongated holes.