Tailgate: Service and Repair

76.28.19.99 Door - Tail Assembly - Remove For Access & Refit

Remove

1. Remove spare wheel from tail door.
2. Remove RH rear quarter lower trim casing.







3. Release and disconnect 3 multiplugs and rear washer tube from lower 'E' post.







4. Remove 2 bolts from tail door check strap, release strap and position aside.







5. Release door harness sheath from 'E' post and pull harness through 'E' post.
6. Mark position of hinges.
7. Support weight of tail door.
8. Remove 6 bolts securing tail door hinges to body and with assistance, remove tail door.

Refit

1. With assistance position door. Fit securing bolts but do not tighten at this stage.
2. Position check strap and secure with bolts.
3. Align hinges and tighten bolts to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
4. Feed door harness through 'E' post and secure harness sheath.
5. Connect and secure multiplugs and rear washer tube at 'E' post.
6. Fit rear quarter lower casing.
7. Fit spare wheel to tail door.